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DGY 510T

1979 MG B

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2023
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

3,837 mi
Last recorded3,837 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2022
Typical for 1979 MG B52,384 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDGY 510T
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1979
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2022 3,837 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2022 3,799 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 26 Oct 2021 2,454 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2020 1,440 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 99,619 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 98,197 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 96,824 miles

Offside Front slight wheel bearing noise

Pass 11 May 2016 95,346 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 93,951 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 93,070 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 91,849 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2012 90,400 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 89,082 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 88,739 miles

Brake fluid H2O content above 3% advise brake fluid change

Fail 13 May 2010 88,739 miles

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

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

Brake fluid H2O content above 3% advise brake fluid change

Pass 8 May 2009 88,379 miles

Slight exhaust blow at front down pipe joint

Pass 16 May 2008 88,227 miles
Fail 6 May 2008 88,227 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 May 2007 87,939 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 87,545 miles

How Reliable is the MG B?

Based on 191,608 MOT tests across 19,443 vehicles.

78.1%
Pass Rate
381
Miles/Year
63
Year Lifespan
19,443
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 5,224
brake binding 4,089
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 3,715
Stop lamp not working 3,343
Steering rack gaiter split 2,887
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DGY 510T is a 1979 MG B in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

Across all 1979 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.5% with a typical mileage of 52,384 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a MG B fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 5,224 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DGY 510T, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG B typically stays on UK roads for around 63 years. At 47 years old, this MG B is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DGY 510T registered?

DGY 510T is a 1979 MG B, first registered on 18 May 1979.

Is DGY 510T safe to buy?

The MOT history for DGY 510T shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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