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DNG 990T

1979 MG B

Yellow Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2025
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

24,084 mi
Last recorded24,084 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2024
Typical for 1979 MG B52,384 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDNG 990T
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1979
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2024 24,084 miles

Slight lift in both front king pins

Fail 9 Jan 2024 24,084 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake inoperative on one side nearside (1.4.1 (a))

Brake servo inoperative (1.1.10 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Slight lift in both front king pins

Pass 21 Feb 2022 16,299 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2022 16,299 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 Jul 2019 6,998 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2018 6,640 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 6,092 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 4,758 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 986 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 979 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 961 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2013 859 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 97,416 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 95,659 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 13 Apr 2010 92,568 miles

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

front tyres worn inner + outer edge

Fail 15 Apr 2009 90,960 miles

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

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 15 Apr 2009 90,960 miles

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

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 15 Apr 2008 87,839 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

advise slight play in top steering bush

Pass 18 Apr 2007 86,708 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2006 84,796 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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DNG 990T is a 1979 MG B in Yellow with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 DNG 990T, 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 DNG 990T registered?

DNG 990T is a 1979 MG B, first registered on 22 January 1979.

Is DNG 990T safe to buy?

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