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DTR 585W

1981 MG B

Yellow Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2022
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

88,127 mi
Last recorded88,127 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2021
Typical for 1981 MG B52,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDTR 585W
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1981
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2021 88,127 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 85,288 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2019 81,888 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 79,717 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2017 77,063 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 75,429 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 73,806 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Fail 28 Apr 2015 73,795 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Pass 3 May 2014 72,263 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 8 May 2013 70,898 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Oil leak

Fail 4 May 2013 70,891 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 16 Mar 2012 69,406 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2011 67,723 miles

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

oil leak from engine,gearbox and rear axle

Pass 17 Mar 2010 66,006 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

all tyres starting to crack across tread and sidewalls

oil leak from differential

oil leak from engine

wipers smeary

Pass 2 Apr 2009 64,021 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2008 61,174 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 21 Mar 2007 59,485 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 58,006 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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DTR 585W is a 1981 MG B in Yellow with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 DTR 585W, 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 DTR 585W registered?

DTR 585W is a 1981 MG B, first registered on 10 March 1981.

Is DTR 585W safe to buy?

The MOT history for DTR 585W shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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