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DDH 700T

1978 MG Mgb GT

Brown Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

68,401 mi
Last recorded68,401 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2017
Typical for 1978 MG Mgb GT68,395 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDDH 700T
MakeMG
ModelMgb GT
Year1978
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2017 68,401 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2017 68,401 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Pass 17 Aug 2016 68,401 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 68,400 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 68,399 miles

n/s/f brake binding slightly

Fail 8 Jul 2013 68,399 miles

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

n/s/f brake binding slightly

Pass 10 Jul 2012 68,398 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 68,397 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 68,396 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 68,394 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2009 68,394 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2008 68,392 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2007 68,389 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2005 68,378 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2005 68,328 miles

Brake operation has insufficient reserve pressure/vacuum to provide assistance for at least two more brake applications after the warning lamp or other device has operated (3.3.E.5b)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

How Reliable is the MG Mgb GT?

Based on 3,633 MOT tests across 342 vehicles.

74.8%
Pass Rate
484
Miles/Year
60
Year Lifespan
342
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 113
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 108
brake binding 88
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 70
Stop lamp not working 69
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DDH 700T is a 1978 MG Mgb GT in Brown with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 1978 MG Mgb GT models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.8% with a typical mileage of 68,395 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a MG Mgb GT fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 113 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DDH 700T, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Mgb GT typically stays on UK roads for around 60 years. At 48 years old, this MG Mgb GT is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DDH 700T registered?

DDH 700T is a 1978 MG Mgb GT, first registered on 1 November 1978.

Is DDH 700T safe to buy?

The MOT history for DDH 700T shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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