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DVF 44T

1979 MG B GT

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2021
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

49,968 mi
Last recorded49,968 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2020
Typical for 1979 MG B GT52,668 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDVF 44T
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2020 49,968 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 49,801 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 49,644 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 49,536 miles

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

Fail 6 Sep 2016 49,520 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed and action impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Nearside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed and action impaired (2.4.B.1c) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 Sep 2012 49,505 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2011 49,248 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside rear inner sill showing signs of corrosion

Pass 20 Sep 2010 48,781 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Pass 3 Sep 2009 47,964 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

all brake hoses perrished

both rear wheels perrished

play in prop UJ

rear brake hoses have been undersealed assessed as best as possible

underside of vehicle has been undersealed

underside of vehicle is corroded parts not to excess at time of test

Fail 25 Aug 2009 47,964 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

all brake hoses perrished

both rear wheels perrished

play in prop UJ

rear brake hoses have been undersealed assessed as best as possible

underside of vehicle has been undersealed

underside of vehicle is corroded parts not to excess at time of test

Pass 18 Aug 2008 47,324 miles

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

Slight play in steering rack.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 13 Aug 2008 47,324 miles

Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Slight play in steering rack.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 May 2007 47,064 miles
Fail 19 May 2007 47,059 miles

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

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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DVF 44T 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 71.4%.

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 DVF 44T, 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 DVF 44T registered?

DVF 44T is a 1979 MG B GT, first registered on 1 February 1979.

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