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DPK 627V

1979 MG B GT

Orange Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2021
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

35,547 mi
Last recorded35,547 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2020
Typical for 1979 MG B GT52,668 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDPK 627V
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1979
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2020 35,547 miles

Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Feb 2020 35,547 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2019 35,540 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 35,519 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 35,409 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 35,395 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 15 Aug 2014 35,347 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 34,585 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 30,688 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 29,082 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 28,125 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 27,831 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 30 Aug 2007 27,694 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2006 27,369 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2006 27,369 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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DPK 627V is a 1979 MG B GT in Orange with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 DPK 627V, 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

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What year was DPK 627V registered?

DPK 627V is a 1979 MG B GT, first registered on 1 August 1979.

Is DPK 627V safe to buy?

The MOT history for DPK 627V shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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