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DDP 282V

1979 MG B

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

8,962 mi
Last recorded8,962 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2025
Typical for 1979 MG B52,384 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDDP 282V
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1979
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2025 8,962 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2024 8,555 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2023 7,394 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2019 7,214 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2019 7,214 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 30 Sep 2019 7,171 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 9.5% (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive 3415 ppm (8.2.1.2 (b))

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Apr 2018 7,046 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 6,787 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2017 6,787 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 16 Apr 2016 6,583 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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DDP 282V is a 1979 MG B in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 DDP 282V, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DDP 282V registered?

DDP 282V is a 1979 MG B, first registered on 1 November 1979.

Is DDP 282V safe to buy?

The MOT history for DDP 282V shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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