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DRO 39T

1979 MG B GT

Yellow Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2020
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

51,723 mi
Last recorded51,723 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2019
Typical for 1979 MG B GT52,668 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDRO 39T
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1979
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2019 51,723 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

advance travel handbrake lever

both headlamp surrounds missing

front bumper corroded

n/s/f floor/sill panel corroded

o/s and n/s rear leaf springs splaying slightly and slightly weak

o/s/f floor panel corroded

Fail 18 Sep 2019 51,723 miles

Front Prop shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill end (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn recommend lubricate (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn recommend lubricate (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively recommend replace (6.1.7 (c) (i))

advance travel, handbrake lever

both headlamp surrounds missing

engine oil level, way below MIN

engine oily

front bumper corroded

n/s/f floor/sill panel corroded

o/s and n/s rear leaf springs, splaying slightly, and slightly weakened

o/s/f floor panel corroded

Pass 18 Sep 2018 48,849 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s front inner d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn o/s and n/s front lower (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

advance travel handbrake lever

bonnet pull handle deteriorated

both headlamp surrounds missing

front bumper corroded

n/s/f side light/indicator slight inter action

o/s and n/s rear leaf springs, splaying slightly

o/s/f floor panel corroded,,recommend attention

Fail 9 Aug 2018 48,849 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill end (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Prop shaft securing bolt loose front prop shaft coupling, all bolts loose (6.1.7 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working o/s and n/s (3.5 (a))

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s front inner d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Coolant leak ()

Leaf spring modified but not seriously weakened o/s and nm/s rear leaf springs splaying slightly (5.3.1 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively recommend attention (1.2.1 (f))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

advise handbrake travel

bonnet pull handle detereiorated

both headlamp surrounds missing

drivers window, fault

engine mis-firing

front bumper corroded

n/s door mirrorslightly loose

n/s/f side light flashes when n/s indicator selected,, recommend attention

o/s and n/s front lower swivel joints slightly worn

o/s/f floor panel corroded,, recommend attention

recommend lubricate all grease points

Pass 18 Aug 2017 45,248 miles

Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play o/s and n/s front lower (2.5.A.3b)

Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired o/s and n/s rear (2.4.B.1c)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

advise, handbrake travel

o/s and n/s front brakes binding slightly

recommend lubricate all grease points

recommned wax oil underside of vehicle

Fail 12 Aug 2017 45,248 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre exhaust silencer cracked (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill/floor panel (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid o/s and n/s (8.2.3)

Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play o/s and n/s front lower (2.5.A.3b)

Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired o/s and n/s rear (2.4.B.1c)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

advise, handbrake travel

o/s and n/s front brakes binding slightly

recommend lubricate all grease points

recommned wax oil underside of vehicle

Pass 17 Aug 2016 39,678 miles

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

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

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play lower trunion bearing (2.2.B.1g)

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

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

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play lower trunion bearing (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 5 Aug 2016 39,687 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

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

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm locating pin insecure bolt (2.4.G.3a)

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking wheel cylinder (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play lower trunion bearing (2.2.B.1g)

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

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

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play lower trunion bearing (2.2.B.1g)

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 15 Aug 2015 35,225 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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DRO 39T is a 1979 MG B GT in Yellow with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 DRO 39T, 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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DRO 39T is a 1979 MG B GT, first registered on 1 February 1979.

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