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DUF 454V

1979 MG B GT

Yellow Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2022
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

8,587 mi
Last recorded8,587 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2021
Typical for 1979 MG B GT52,668 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDUF 454V
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1979
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2021 8,587 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2021 8,585 miles

All direction indicators not working not flashing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Brake performance not tested due to rear wheels binding (1.2.1 (g))

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively damaged twisted (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted and stretched at full lock (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 16 May 2018 8,518 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 8,370 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 22 May 2012 8,119 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 7,953 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 7,736 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 7,615 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2006 7,615 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

suspect coolant leak from heater matrix

Pass 1 Oct 2005 5,768 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2005 5,768 miles

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

engine overheating

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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DUF 454V is a 1979 MG B GT in Yellow with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 DUF 454V, 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 DUF 454V registered?

DUF 454V is a 1979 MG B GT, first registered on 1 August 1979.

Is DUF 454V safe to buy?

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