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DVK 28J

1993 MG B GT

Green Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2016
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

34,611 mi
Last recorded34,611 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2015
Typical for 1993 MG B GT26,093 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDVK 28J
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2015 34,611 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2015 34,611 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Nov 2014 33,976 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Oil leak

both front suspension dampers have light misting of oil

fuel tank corroded

general corrosion around windscreen

Fail 30 Oct 2014 33,972 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Oil leak

both front suspension dampers have light misting of oil

fuel tank corroded

general corrosion around windscreen

Pass 8 Oct 2013 33,511 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 5 Oct 2013 33,511 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 23 Oct 2012 33,504 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2012 33,504 miles

Direction indicators have less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 22 Oct 2011 33,498 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 33,456 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2010 33,456 miles

Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Wheel fitment excessively worn between the wheel and hub spigot mounting (4.2.B.5)

Pass 19 Oct 2009 29,822 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2009 29,822 miles

Nearside Front Lower Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2008 22,781 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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DVK 28J is a 1993 MG B GT in Green with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1993 MG B GT models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.3% with a typical mileage of 26,093 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 DVK 28J, 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 33 years old, this MG B GT is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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DVK 28J is a 1993 MG B GT, first registered on 2 February 1993.

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