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DDA 153V

1979 MG B

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2018
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

5,063 mi
Last recorded5,063 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2017
Typical for 1979 MG B52,384 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDDA 153V
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1979
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2017 5,063 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 5,020 miles

175/80/14 o/s/f tyre cracked in tread

n/s/f tyre cracked in tread

Fail 9 Jul 2015 5,020 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

175/80/14 o/s/f tyre cracked in tread

n/s/f tyre cracked in tread

Fail 7 Jul 2015 5,011 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 16 Jul 2013 4,516 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 9 Jul 2013 4,510 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake relay lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Position lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation (1.1.A.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2012 4,253 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 99,837 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Pass 6 Oct 2006 99,231 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2006 99,220 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Sep 2005 96,706 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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DDA 153V is a 1979 MG B in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1979 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.5% with a typical mileage of 52,384 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 DDA 153V, 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 47 years old, this MG B is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was DDA 153V registered?

DDA 153V is a 1979 MG B, first registered on 1 November 1979.

Is DDA 153V safe to buy?

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