MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
95,229 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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fuel cap sealing washer slightly deteriorated
underside all covered in thick sealer
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Front exhaust blowing slightly from joint
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
all underside and components heavily undersealed
coolant leaking slightly from bottom radiator hose
fuel cap sealing washer slightly deteriorated
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Front exhaust blowing slightly from joint
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
all underside and components heavily undersealed
coolant leaking slightly from bottom radiator hose
fuel cap sealing washer slightly deteriorated
front brake discs heavily corroded
main beam tell tale blue lense missing so bulb on dash dazzles you
underside all covered in thick sealer
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
front brake discs heavily corroded
main beam tell tale blue lense missing so bulb on dash dazzles you
underside all covered in thick sealer
Centre exhaust mount broken,but system is secure
Near side front brake hose rubbing on top wishbone
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Front Lower coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Centre exhaust mount broken,but system is secure
Near side front brake hose rubbing on top wishbone
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
How Reliable is the MG B GT?
Based on 132,623 MOT tests across 14,879 vehicles.
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DKU 178V is a 1979 MG B GT in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.
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 DKU 178V, 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 DKU 178V registered?
DKU 178V is a 1979 MG B GT, first registered on 7 November 1979.
Is DKU 178V safe to buy?
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