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DWX 655T

1978 MG B

Orange Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

43,495 mi
Last recorded43,495 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2025
Typical for 1978 MG B49,048 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDWX 655T
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1978
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2025 43,495 miles

Fuel pump insecure

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2024 42,278 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2023 41,384 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2023 41,169 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2020 40,845 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2020 40,843 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 May 2018 39,752 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2016 38,903 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 36,048 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 36,034 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 36,019 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

front subframe corrioned / offside front bump stop missing /

steering rack mounting points to subframe flexing

Fail 15 Sep 2011 36,003 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

front subframe corrioned / offside front bump stop missing /

steering rack mounting points to subframe flexing

How Reliable is the MG B?

Based on 191,608 MOT tests across 19,443 vehicles.

78.1%
Pass Rate
381
Miles/Year
63
Year Lifespan
19,443
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 5,224
brake binding 4,089
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 3,715
Stop lamp not working 3,343
Steering rack gaiter split 2,887
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DWX 655T is a 1978 MG B in Orange with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1978 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.8% with a typical mileage of 49,048 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a MG B fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 5,224 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DWX 655T, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG B typically stays on UK roads for around 63 years. At 48 years old, this MG B is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DWX 655T registered?

DWX 655T is a 1978 MG B, first registered on 1 November 1978.

Is DWX 655T safe to buy?

The MOT history for DWX 655T shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does DWX 655T have outstanding finance?

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