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DUY 682S

1978 MG B GT

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2019
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

36,328 mi
Last recorded36,328 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2018
Typical for 1978 MG B GT48,159 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDUY 682S
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2018 36,328 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2018 36,229 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2018 36,199 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2018 36,145 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 31,118 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2016 31,118 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Jun 2015 28,816 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2015 28,816 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Oil leak

Pass 15 Jun 2012 28,365 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

n/s/f and o/s/f tyres staring to show cracks

rear exhaust section deteriorating

Pass 13 May 2011 27,710 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 26,405 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 11 May 2010 26,392 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 24 Apr 2009 25,310 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 24,038 miles

slight corrosion to the n.s.outer sill.

Pass 23 Apr 2007 22,401 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2007 22,401 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

some dampness on offside rear brake backplate not effecting brake efficiency.

Pass 5 Apr 2006 21,190 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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DUY 682S is a 1978 MG B GT in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

Across all 1978 MG B GT models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.9% with a typical mileage of 48,159 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 DUY 682S, 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 48 years old, this MG B GT is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DUY 682S registered?

DUY 682S is a 1978 MG B GT, first registered on 3 February 1978.

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