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DVW 680T

1978 MG B GT

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

94,757 mi
Last recorded94,757 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 1978 MG B GT48,159 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDVW 680T
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1978
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 94,757 miles

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Slight play in king pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2017 91,804 miles

both rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 31 May 2016 91,232 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 90,636 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2014 89,715 miles

Oil leak

Pass 31 May 2013 88,169 miles
Fail 29 May 2013 88,169 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2012 87,507 miles

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

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

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

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

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

horn intermittant - ok at present

Fail 1 Jun 2012 87,507 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

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

horn intermittant - ok at present

Fail 13 May 2011 84,079 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2011 84,079 miles
Pass 15 May 2010 83,386 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 80,329 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2009 80,325 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Pass 25 Apr 2008 78,343 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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DVW 680T is a 1978 MG B GT in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 DVW 680T, 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 DVW 680T registered?

DVW 680T is a 1978 MG B GT, first registered on 9 December 1978.

Is DVW 680T safe to buy?

The MOT history for DVW 680T shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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