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DEL 424T

1979 MG B GT

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Dec 2013
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

54,214 mi
Last recorded54,214 miles
Recorded on27 Dec 2012
Typical for 1979 MG B GT52,668 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDEL 424T
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1979
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Dec 2012 54,214 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 52,003 miles

nsr tyre perished

Oil leak

nsf tyre perished

Fail 17 Oct 2011 51,996 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

advance surface corrosion on underside of vehicle

Pass 6 Apr 2009 51,985 miles

o/s/r service brake increase slightlt behind n/s/r

Fail 31 Mar 2009 51,980 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

o/s/r service brake increase slightlt behind n/s/r

Fail 16 Dec 2006 51,289 miles

Evidence of fluid on steering rack inner gaitors

Handbrake travel at limit of acceptability

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Dec 2006 51,289 miles

Evidence of fluid on steering rack inner gaitors

Handbrake travel at limit of acceptability

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 26 Apr 2006 51,824 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

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

n/s/f trunnion has slight lift

n/s/r tyre wall 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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DEL 424T is a 1979 MG B GT in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 DEL 424T, 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.

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What year was DEL 424T registered?

DEL 424T is a 1979 MG B GT, first registered on 12 June 1979.

Is DEL 424T safe to buy?

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