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DCA 657S

1978 MG B

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

1,507 mi
Last recorded1,507 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2019
Typical for 1978 MG B49,048 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDCA 657S
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1978
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2019 1,507 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2018 1,504 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 May 2017 1,159 miles
Fail 18 May 2017 1,159 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 May 2016 795 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 507 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 293 miles
Fail 9 May 2014 284 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 25 Apr 2013 67 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 25 Apr 2013 67 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 99,902 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 99,745 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 99,277 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 98,683 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Slight oil leak from O/S/R back plate

Pass 14 May 2008 98,592 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Slight corrosion on drivers floor pan not within prescribed area

Fail 7 May 2008 98,592 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Slight corrosion on drivers floor pan not within prescribed area

Pass 23 May 2007 97,820 miles
Fail 23 May 2007 97,820 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Pass 4 May 2006 96,834 miles

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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DCA 657S is a 1978 MG B in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 DCA 657S, 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

How do I check the history of DCA 657S?

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What year was DCA 657S registered?

DCA 657S is a 1978 MG B, first registered on 31 December 1978.

Is DCA 657S safe to buy?

The MOT history for DCA 657S shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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