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DML 318V

1979 MG B GT

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

85,341 mi
Last recorded85,341 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 1979 MG B GT52,668 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDML 318V
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 85,341 miles
Pass 12 May 2021 75,654 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 75,638 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2017 75,622 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 8 Feb 2016 75,587 miles

sill covers fitted

Fail 29 Jan 2016 75,584 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

sill covers fitted

Pass 13 Mar 2014 75,560 miles

sill covers fitted

Pass 10 Jan 2013 75,532 miles

stainless steel sill covers fitted

Pass 9 Aug 2011 75,494 miles

nsr and osr tyres cracked on walls

unable to check outer sills due to chrome coverings

Pass 8 Apr 2010 75,476 miles

nsr and osr tyres starting to crack on inner walls

unable tocheck outer sills due to chrome coverings

Pass 2 May 2008 75,456 miles

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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DML 318V is a 1979 MG B GT in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DML 318V, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of DML 318V?

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What year was DML 318V registered?

DML 318V is a 1979 MG B GT, first registered on 26 October 1979.

Is DML 318V safe to buy?

The MOT history for DML 318V shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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