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DTO 555T

1979 MG B GT

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2022
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

77,441 mi
Last recorded77,441 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2021
Typical for 1979 MG B GT52,668 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDTO 555T
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 13 Dec 2021 77,441 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2020 77,388 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2019 77,385 miles

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

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

Pass 31 May 2018 77,337 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 77,272 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 77,181 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 76,873 miles

Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Coolant leak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 15 Jul 2014 76,648 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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DTO 555T is a 1979 MG B GT in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 DTO 555T, 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 DTO 555T registered?

DTO 555T is a 1979 MG B GT, first registered on 16 May 1979.

Is DTO 555T safe to buy?

The MOT history for DTO 555T shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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