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DCD 195T

1979 MG B GT

Yellow Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2018
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

7,423 mi
Last recorded7,423 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2017
Typical for 1979 MG B GT52,668 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDCD 195T
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1979
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2017 7,423 miles

Coolant leak ()

Offside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion wing at front (6.1.B.2)

front position lights only operate with headlights

play in inner steering joints

Fail 10 Apr 2017 7,423 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded wing (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to hub (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to hub (3.6.B.2c)

Coolant leak ()

Offside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion wing at front (6.1.B.2)

front position lights only operate with headlights

play in inner steering joints

Pass 29 Jul 2015 7,398 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 6,098 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2014 6,095 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Jun 2013 5,396 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2013 5,393 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2012 4,894 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 3,707 miles

All tyres are slightly perished

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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DCD 195T is a 1979 MG B GT in Yellow with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 DCD 195T, 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

How do I check the history of DCD 195T?

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What year was DCD 195T registered?

DCD 195T is a 1979 MG B GT, first registered on 11 June 1979.

Is DCD 195T safe to buy?

The MOT history for DCD 195T shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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