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DNE 318C

1965 MG Mgb

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

59,053 mi
Last recorded59,053 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2017
Typical for 1965 MG Mgb40,751 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDNE 318C
MakeMG
ModelMgb
Year1965
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2017 59,053 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 57,173 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 56,345 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2015 56,345 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 17 Jul 2014 56,214 miles

Oil leak

Pass 30 Aug 2013 56,188 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 56,083 miles

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

Fail 24 Jun 2010 56,078 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2008 55,585 miles

corrosion to nearside sill and backing

o/s/r tyre wall perished

Fail 11 Jun 2008 55,582 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

corrosion to nearside sill and backing

o/s/r tyre wall perished

Pass 11 May 2007 55,048 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 19 Jun 2006 54,030 miles

wear in nearside front bottom trunnion bushes

Pass 19 Jun 2006 54,030 miles

nearside front bottom trunnion bushes worn slightly

How Reliable is the MG Mgb?

Based on 26,893 MOT tests across 2,439 vehicles.

77.2%
Pass Rate
382
Miles/Year
63
Year Lifespan
2,439
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 736
Stop lamp not working 551
brake binding 549
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 531
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 460
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DNE 318C is a 1965 MG Mgb in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 1965 MG Mgb models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.0% with a typical mileage of 40,751 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 Mgb fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 736 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DNE 318C, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Mgb typically stays on UK roads for around 63 years. At 61 years old, this MG Mgb is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of DNE 318C?

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What year was DNE 318C registered?

DNE 318C is a 1965 MG Mgb, first registered on 17 September 1965.

Is DNE 318C safe to buy?

The MOT history for DNE 318C shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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