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DSJ 692V

1979 MG B GT

Orange Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

49,349 mi
Last recorded49,349 miles
Recorded on24 May 2017
Typical for 1979 MG B GT52,668 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDSJ 692V
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1979
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 May 2017 49,349 miles
Fail 24 May 2017 49,349 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 1 Jun 2016 49,237 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 49,123 miles

Oil leak

offside rear fog light inop

Fail 7 Oct 2013 49,123 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak

offside rear fog light inop

Pass 9 Oct 2012 49,020 miles

Oil leak

both front engine mounts splitting

slight play in offside steering rack

Fail 19 Sep 2012 48,991 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 30 Sep 2011 48,900 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

slight lift in front trunions

Fail 29 Sep 2011 48,900 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

slight lift in front trunions

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 20 Sep 2010 48,750 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

slight lift in both front bottom trunions

Pass 18 Sep 2009 48,459 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

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

Fail 15 Sep 2009 48,457 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2008 48,447 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2007 48,447 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2007 48,447 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2005 48,209 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2005 48,209 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

Offside Rear Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

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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DSJ 692V is a 1979 MG B GT in Orange with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 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 DSJ 692V, 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 DSJ 692V registered?

DSJ 692V is a 1979 MG B GT, first registered on 6 August 1979.

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