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DHN 644V

1979 MG B

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

11,220 mi
Last recorded11,220 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 1979 MG B52,384 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDHN 644V
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1979
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 11,220 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2025 11,060 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2025 11,057 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2023 10,649 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive overdrive unit (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2022 10,288 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2021 9,465 miles

Offside Front WASHER NOT WORKING BUT SUFFICIENT WATER HITTING SCREEN

Rear HAND BRAKE JUST REACHING MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Pass 14 Oct 2020 9,011 miles

Front both seat belt mechanisms slow to return

Pass 4 Oct 2019 8,626 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2018 7,674 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 7,012 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 6,419 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Sep 2015 5,674 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 4,889 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 4,166 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 3,504 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 2,431 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 1,631 miles

chip in screen

slight play in near side front wheel bearing

Fail 24 Jul 2010 1,629 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

advise ==== nearside front wheel bearing has free play

Pass 20 Jul 2009 538 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 99,432 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 97,714 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 95,636 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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DHN 644V is a 1979 MG B in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 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 DHN 644V, 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 DHN 644V?

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What year was DHN 644V registered?

DHN 644V is a 1979 MG B, first registered on 1 August 1979.

Is DHN 644V safe to buy?

The MOT history for DHN 644V shows 22 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.

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