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DRA 870T

1979 MG B

Yellow Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

14,101 mi
Last recorded14,101 miles
Recorded on26 May 2023
Typical for 1979 MG B52,384 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDRA 870T
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1979
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 May 2023 14,101 miles

Offside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2020 13,657 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 May 2019 13,416 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively both prop shaft universal joints (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all bushes in both sides front lower suspension arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

slight free play/lift detected in both front king pins

Fail 30 Apr 2019 13,416 miles

Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively both prop shaft universal joints (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all bushes in both sides front lower suspension arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

slight free play/lift detected in both front king pins

Pass 1 May 2018 12,924 miles

Propshaft universal joint worn front and rear UJ's of prop shaft ()

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides front lower suspension arms front and rear bushes. (2.4.G.2)

slight lift in both sides front king pins.

small stone chip mark in windscreen.

Pass 9 May 2017 12,517 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Outer (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Outer (2.4.G.2)

Slight deterioration to the exhaust system

Slight lift in both front king pins

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Apr 2016 11,013 miles

Front Lower Slight wear to inner and outer wishbone bushes

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 May 2015 8,488 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 6,436 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2014 6,405 miles

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 17 Feb 2014 6,405 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2013 5,867 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 4,855 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 4,218 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 3,649 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 3,136 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2008 3,136 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Pass 20 Aug 2007 486 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2007 486 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Sep 2006 53,804 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2006 53,804 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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DRA 870T is a 1979 MG B in Yellow with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 DRA 870T, 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 DRA 870T registered?

DRA 870T is a 1979 MG B, first registered on 1 May 1979.

Is DRA 870T safe to buy?

The MOT history for DRA 870T shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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