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DPD 55J

1970 MG B GT

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2018
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

41,966 mi
Last recorded41,966 miles
Recorded on3 May 2017
Typical for 1970 MG B GT39,363 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDPD 55J
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1970
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 May 2017 41,966 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 41,957 miles

Both front wheel bearings slight noise

Middle exhaust hanger insecure

Slight play in N/S track rod

Fail 15 Oct 2012 41,957 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Both front wheel bearings slight noise

Middle exhaust hanger insecure

Pass 2 Sep 2011 41,786 miles

both front wheel bearings slightly noisey

Fail 2 Sep 2011 41,786 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

both front wheel bearings slightly noisey

Pass 13 Sep 2010 41,632 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Pass 18 Oct 2006 40,694 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2006 40,694 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.5)

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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DPD 55J is a 1970 MG B GT in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1970 MG B GT models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.6% with a typical mileage of 39,363 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 DPD 55J, 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 56 years old, this MG B GT is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was DPD 55J registered?

DPD 55J is a 1970 MG B GT, first registered on 28 July 1970.

Is DPD 55J safe to buy?

The MOT history for DPD 55J shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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