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DPM 21V

1979 MG B GT

Orange Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

2,871 mi
Last recorded2,871 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2025
Typical for 1979 MG B GT52,668 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDPM 21V
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1979
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2025 2,871 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2023 1,989 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2022 781 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2021 65 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2019 98,679 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 98,212 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 97,330 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 95,942 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 94,385 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 93,526 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 91,719 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Apr 2012 90,587 miles

N/S/R hub oil seal slight leak of diff oil.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Apr 2012 90,579 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

N/S/R hub oil seal slight leak of diff oil.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 May 2011 89,521 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 88,712 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2006 87,734 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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DPM 21V is a 1979 MG B GT in Orange with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 DPM 21V, 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 DPM 21V registered?

DPM 21V is a 1979 MG B GT, first registered on 1 August 1979.

Is DPM 21V safe to buy?

The MOT history for DPM 21V shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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