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DAN 732V

1979 MG B GT

Yellow Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

54,538 mi
Last recorded54,538 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2019
Typical for 1979 MG B GT52,668 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDAN 732V
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1979
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2019 54,538 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across axle (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 2 Jul 2019 54,528 miles

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

Steering wheel has movement relative to the column indicating looseness (2.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across axle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Jun 2018 54,054 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 53,232 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 52,044 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 49,261 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 17 Apr 2015 49,261 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front Fluid suspension accumulator leaking (2.4.D.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Inner Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Outer Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear front parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 30 Nov 2012 49,254 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2012 49,252 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 28 Oct 2011 48,961 miles

slight wear n/s and o/s lower king pin bush

Fail 27 Oct 2011 48,960 miles

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

slight wear n/s and o/s lower king pin bush

Pass 1 Nov 2010 48,707 miles

front coil springs weak

heavy surface rusting on all suspension units

slight corrosion o/s/f floor pan

slight lift in n/s and o/s king pins

underside of vehicle has had extensive welding repairs and heavy underseal has been applied but seems secure at time of test

Pass 25 Nov 2009 48,338 miles

slight leakage o/s/f s/absorber

slight wear o/s/f king pins

Pass 19 Feb 2009 47,895 miles

Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 17 Feb 2009 47,873 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Feb 2008 47,339 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

edge of os floors starting to rust

Pass 21 Feb 2007 46,790 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2006 46,180 miles

some surface corrosion of front metal brake pipes

How Reliable is the MG B GT?

Based on 132,623 MOT tests across 14,879 vehicles.

74.5%
Pass Rate
458
Miles/Year
60
Year Lifespan
14,879
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 4,350
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 4,119
brake binding 3,855
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 3,693
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 3,413
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DAN 732V is a 1979 MG B GT in Yellow with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 1979 MG B GT models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.9% with a typical mileage of 52,668 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a MG B GT fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 4,350 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DAN 732V, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG B GT typically stays on UK roads for around 60 years. At 47 years old, this MG B GT is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DAN 732V registered?

DAN 732V is a 1979 MG B GT, first registered on 12 October 1979.

Is DAN 732V safe to buy?

The MOT history for DAN 732V shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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