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DGW 544H

1970 MG B

Red Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2023
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

31,540 mi
Last recorded31,540 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2022
Typical for 1970 MG B35,160 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDGW 544H
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1970
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2022 31,540 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2019 30,586 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2019 30,582 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Speedometer cannot be illuminated (7.8 (c) (ii))

horn not working

Pass 3 May 2017 30,484 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 30,329 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2015 30,222 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2013 29,523 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 29,113 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2011 28,842 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 28,753 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 6 May 2009 27,800 miles

Exhaust hangs very low

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Long handbrake lever travel

Pass 24 Apr 2008 26,328 miles

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

change soon wipers

Fail 24 Apr 2008 26,328 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

change soon wipers

Fail 30 Apr 2007 25,378 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 30 Apr 2007 25,378 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 22,930 miles
Fail 2 May 2006 22,930 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

osf h/brake

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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DGW 544H is a 1970 MG B in Red with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 1970 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.5% with a typical mileage of 35,160 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 DGW 544H, 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 56 years old, this MG B is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DGW 544H registered?

DGW 544H is a 1970 MG B, first registered on 19 May 1970.

Is DGW 544H safe to buy?

The MOT history for DGW 544H shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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