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DGH 250X

1981 MG Mgb GT

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2017
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

38,110 mi
Last recorded38,110 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2016
Typical for 1981 MG Mgb GT49,831 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDGH 250X
MakeMG
ModelMgb GT
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2016 38,110 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2014 37,948 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 37,905 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2011 37,871 miles

Both front lower wishbone rubber bushes deterioated.

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

Pass 20 Apr 2011 37,871 miles

Both front lower wishbone rubber bushes deterioated.

Pass 14 Sep 2009 37,846 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 37,569 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 2 Aug 2006 37,548 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 20 Aug 2005 37,240 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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DGH 250X is a 1981 MG Mgb GT in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1981 MG Mgb GT models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.3% with a typical mileage of 49,831 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 DGH 250X, 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 45 years old, this MG Mgb GT is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was DGH 250X registered?

DGH 250X is a 1981 MG Mgb GT, first registered on 2 November 1981.

Is DGH 250X safe to buy?

The MOT history for DGH 250X shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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