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DTP 506W

1981 MG B

Orange Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

45,974 mi
Last recorded45,974 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2013
Typical for 1981 MG B52,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDTP 506W
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1981
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2013 45,974 miles

Oil leak

front coil springs are corroded

rear leaf springs are corroded

Fail 30 Aug 2013 45,968 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

front coil springs are corroded

nearside wiper blade is split

rear leaf springs are corroded

Pass 29 Jun 2012 44,765 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2012 44,760 miles

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

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 Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 18 May 2011 42,220 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 42,138 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 42,078 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 41,623 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 41,256 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2007 41,256 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 16 Aug 2006 40,489 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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DTP 506W is a 1981 MG B in Orange with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1981 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.2% with a typical mileage of 52,343 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 DTP 506W, 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 45 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 DTP 506W registered?

DTP 506W is a 1981 MG B, first registered on 6 March 1981.

Is DTP 506W safe to buy?

The MOT history for DTP 506W shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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