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DNU 888T

1979 MG B GT

Yellow Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2009
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

18,329 mi
Last recorded18,329 miles
Recorded on27 May 2009
Typical for 1979 MG B GT52,668 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDNU 888T
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1979
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 27 May 2009 18,329 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated and seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Front Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Pass 7 Jun 2008 9,676 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2005 6,399 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Suspension arm locating pin retaining device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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DNU 888T is a 1979 MG B GT in Yellow with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 DNU 888T, 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 DNU 888T registered?

DNU 888T is a 1979 MG B GT, first registered on 1 May 1979.

Is DNU 888T safe to buy?

The MOT history for DNU 888T shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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