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DEH 77T

1979 MG B GT

Yellow Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

42,722 mi
Last recorded42,722 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2019
Typical for 1979 MG B GT52,668 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDEH 77T
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1979
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2019 42,722 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2019 42,722 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 May 2018 42,406 miles
Fail 9 May 2018 42,405 miles

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking wheel cylinder (3.6.A.1)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 3 May 2017 41,805 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 41,341 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 40,762 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2013 39,491 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 23 Apr 2013 39,491 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 39,341 miles

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

handbrake cable axle support broken

n/s/f track rod end rubber boot split

one rear exhaust mount broken

Pass 5 May 2010 39,167 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 38,845 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

axle oil leaking from n/s/r drum/backplate but not yet affecting brake performance.

Pass 2 Jun 2008 38,326 miles

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 9 May 2007 37,310 miles

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 21 Feb 2006 36,378 miles

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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DEH 77T is a 1979 MG B GT in Yellow with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DEH 77T, 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 DEH 77T registered?

DEH 77T is a 1979 MG B GT, first registered on 1 January 1979.

Is DEH 77T safe to buy?

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