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DPX 550W

1981 MG B GT

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2025
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

79,566 mi
Last recorded79,566 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2024
Typical for 1981 MG B GT54,908 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDPX 550W
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1981
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2024 79,566 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2023 78,299 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Apr 2023 78,292 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Sep 2022 78,260 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2018 78,257 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 78,248 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2014 78,243 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 78,230 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 78,215 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 77,349 miles

Minor play in both front king pins

Pass 3 Jun 2010 76,367 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 75,958 miles

oil leak from engine, slight play near side front king pin, slight play off side front wheel bearing, front brake imbalance, both front brake discs have slight pitting

Pass 17 Jun 2008 75,780 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2008 75,757 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 13 Jun 2007 75,505 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 75,067 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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DPX 550W is a 1981 MG B GT in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1981 MG B GT models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.7% with a typical mileage of 54,908 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 DPX 550W, 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 45 years old, this MG B GT is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was DPX 550W registered?

DPX 550W is a 1981 MG B GT, first registered on 6 February 1981.

Is DPX 550W safe to buy?

The MOT history for DPX 550W shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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