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DRW 60T

1979 MG B GT

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2023
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

69,687 mi
Last recorded69,687 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2022
Typical for 1979 MG B GT52,668 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDRW 60T
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2022 69,687 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2022 69,687 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 2 Dec 2021 69,588 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2021 69,588 miles

Central Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 24 Sep 2019 69,323 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2019 69,322 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Fail 11 Sep 2019 69,321 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Sep 2018 68,615 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2018 68,614 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 Sep 2017 67,461 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 66,655 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front play in king pin or bushing

Offside Front trunnion seals

Offside engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

service brake peddle travel

Fail 24 Aug 2016 66,655 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front play in king pin or bushing

Offside Front trunnion seals

Offside engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

service brake peddle travel

Pass 19 Aug 2015 66,086 miles

slight play detected in steering system

Pass 2 Sep 2014 64,882 miles

rear registration plate slightly deteriorated\slight play detected in front steering and suspension joints

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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DRW 60T is a 1979 MG B GT in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 DRW 60T, 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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What year was DRW 60T registered?

DRW 60T is a 1979 MG B GT, first registered on 10 January 1979.

Is DRW 60T safe to buy?

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