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DKH 522T

1979 MG B GT

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2015
Tests13 (6 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate46.2%

Mileage

51,280 mi
Last recorded51,280 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2016
Typical for 1979 MG B GT52,668 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDKH 522T
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1979
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

6 pass 7 fail
Fail 11 Apr 2016 51,280 miles

Direction indicators not working all (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides front to rear inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides outer sill (2.4.A.3)

heavily corrosion under the vehicle

oil leak

rear wheel bearing not checked

Pass 31 Dec 2014 48,544 miles

Oil leak

Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.2)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2014 47,701 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2014 47,698 miles

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

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 16 Jul 2013 45,005 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2013 45,201 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

Offside Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 11 Oct 2010 45,017 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Nov 2008 41,735 miles

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

slight play in offside and nearside king pins

Fail 5 Nov 2008 41,725 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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 Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

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

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 15 Jun 2007 41,427 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 15 Jun 2007 41,427 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2006 37,147 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2006 37,147 miles

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

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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DKH 522T is a 1979 MG B GT in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.2%.

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 DKH 522T, 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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DKH 522T is a 1979 MG B GT, first registered on 1 January 1979.

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