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DNX 14T

1979 MG B GT

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2024
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

94,429 mi
Last recorded94,429 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2023
Typical for 1979 MG B GT52,668 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDNX 14T
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2023 94,429 miles

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Reverse lights not working

Fail 20 Apr 2023 94,427 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Fuel pipe leaking Under bonnet (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Reverse lights not working

Pass 29 Jun 2021 91,914 miles

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2020 91,637 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 25 Feb 2020 91,637 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jul 2019 91,511 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Aspect ratio on tyre differs slightly

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive behind wheel arches as marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jul 2019 91,511 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Fuel pipe union leaking wiring also inadequately clipped (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Aspect ratio on tyre differs slightly

Offside Rear Electrical wiring inadequately secured under fuel pump (4.11 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive behind wheel arches as marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2018 91,388 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 90,792 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play swivel axle play (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Front corrosion to inner wing finishing panel meeting castle section

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play swivel axle play (2.5.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Fail 18 Apr 2017 90,791 miles

Nearside Passenger's seat insecure insecure bolt to rear of seat frame (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis member top near bump stop (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play swivel axle play (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Front corrosion to inner wing finishing panel meeting castle section

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play swivel axle play (2.5.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Pass 5 Apr 2016 90,640 miles

Ball joint has slight play Both inner tie rods (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 31 Mar 2016 90,640 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Ball joint has slight play Both inner tie rods (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Wipers and offside rear wheel bearing not tested

Pass 20 Sep 2013 90,951 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 90,475 miles

o/s/f n/s/f floor badly corroded and holed

slight play o/s/f n/s/f king pins

Fail 2 Oct 2012 90,465 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

o/s/f n/s/f floor badly corroded and holed

slight play o/s/f n/s/f king pins

Pass 10 Oct 2011 90,394 miles

nearside and offside front floor badly corroded and holed

offside front sidewall deteriorated

slight play in nearside and offside king pins

Fail 7 Oct 2011 90,398 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nearside and offside front floor badly corroded and holed

offside front sidewall deteriorated

slight play in nearside and offside king pins

Pass 8 Oct 2010 90,138 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 23 Sep 2009 89,643 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2008 89,324 miles

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

some imbalance in rear brakes

Pass 6 Sep 2007 89,233 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Pass 5 Oct 2006 87,154 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2006 87,153 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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DNX 14T is a 1979 MG B GT in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 DNX 14T, 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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DNX 14T is a 1979 MG B GT, first registered on 1 January 1979.

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