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DHM 15V

1979 MG B

Yellow Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2021
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

69,703 mi
Last recorded69,703 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2019
Typical for 1979 MG B52,384 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDHM 15V
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1979
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2019 69,703 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 69,676 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 69,654 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2016 69,654 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 1 Apr 2014 69,627 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 69,603 miles

indicator and wiper stalk loose

slight play in offside steering rack knuckle joint

Pass 11 Jul 2011 69,397 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 69,213 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 69,183 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 69,033 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2006 68,824 miles

front brakes slightly imbalanced

offside steering knuckle joint has slight play

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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DHM 15V is a 1979 MG B in Yellow with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 DHM 15V, 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

How do I check the history of DHM 15V?

You can check the full history of DHM 15V by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was DHM 15V registered?

DHM 15V is a 1979 MG B, first registered on 26 September 1979.

Is DHM 15V safe to buy?

The MOT history for DHM 15V shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does DHM 15V have outstanding finance?

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