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DPE 214T

1979 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2022
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

73,504 mi
Last recorded73,504 miles
Recorded on7 May 2021
Typical for 1979 MG B52,384 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDPE 214T
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 7 May 2021 73,504 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine and gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp and reverse inop

Fail 4 May 2021 73,504 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension rod ball joint dust cover missing trunion (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension rod ball joint dust cover missing trunion (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement e.r.a. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine and gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp and reverse inop

Pass 29 Jul 2019 73,425 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jul 2019 73,425 miles

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2018 73,402 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

oil leak

Pass 12 Jul 2017 73,384 miles

Nearside Rear Oil leak Brake drum(gear oil) ()

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 12 Jul 2017 73,384 miles

Fuel pipe union leaking At pump (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Oil leak Brake drum(gear oil) ()

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 6 Jul 2016 73,058 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt partially insecure (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear fuel pump wet but doesn't appear to be leaking

Pass 30 Jun 2015 72,948 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2015 72,948 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 28 Jun 2014 72,879 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 2 Jul 2013 72,458 miles

Nearside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 22 Jun 2013 72,458 miles

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 20 Jun 2012 71,875 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Surface corosion to various suspension componants.

Fail 15 Jun 2012 71,874 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Fail 8 Jun 2012 71,873 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2011 70,953 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

RUSTY VEHICLE HAS BEEN STANDING

Pass 16 Jun 2010 70,927 miles

ENGINE MOUNTINGS INSECURE

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 14 Jun 2010 70,923 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Lower Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

DIFFERENT WHEEL FITTED TO N/S/F

ENGINE MOUNTINGS INSECURE

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 21 Aug 2009 70,736 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Upper Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

ENGINE MOUNTINGS INSECURE

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

O/S/R TRAVEL STOP STRAP BROKEN

Pass 29 Aug 2008 65,743 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2008 65,728 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

N/S/R BACKPLATE OIL STAINED POSSIBLE W/CYLINDER ?

RUST BOTH N/S & O/S FRONT FLOOR PANS

Pass 21 Aug 2007 61,173 miles

small lift forming in ns king pin

Pass 1 Sep 2006 55,097 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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DPE 214T is a 1979 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 DPE 214T, 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.

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DPE 214T is a 1979 MG B, first registered on 19 June 1979.

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