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DVU 690T

1979 MG B GT

Yellow Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2019
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

93,590 mi
Last recorded93,590 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2018
Typical for 1979 MG B GT52,668 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDVU 690T
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1979
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2018 93,590 miles

Nearside Steering rack boot deteriorated but preventing the ingress of dirt

Pass 14 Mar 2013 93,590 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 89,909 miles
Fail 27 May 2011 89,859 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front no.plate cracked

n/s/f chassis advance corrosion

n/s/f floor to innerwing corrodded outside prescribed area

n/s/o/s jacking points advance corrosion

overheating

steering column appears to have rubbed on chassis

Pass 8 Feb 2010 89,238 miles

n/s o/s/f inner arches corroded

o/s innerwing corroded

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

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

Oil leak

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

n/s jacking point corroded

Fail 12 Dec 2009 89,238 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

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

Offside Upper Front suspension retaining device missing (2.5.A.4)

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

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

Oil leak

n/s jacking point advance corrosion

n/s washer jet not working

n/s/o/s floor to outersill repairs appear correct

n/s/o/s/f inner archs corrodded outside prescribed areas

o/s innerwing corrodded outside prescribed area

o/s top trunnion slight play

rear leaf spring front and rear mounting points advance corrosion

Pass 21 Oct 2008 88,215 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

o/s front coil spring weak

o/s wiper blade split

Pass 4 Aug 2007 88,174 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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DVU 690T is a 1979 MG B GT in Yellow with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DVU 690T, 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 DVU 690T registered?

DVU 690T is a 1979 MG B GT, first registered on 22 May 1979.

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