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DYB 947T

1978 MG B GT

Grey Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2024
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

2,494 mi
Last recorded2,494 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2023
Typical for 1978 MG B GT48,159 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDYB 947T
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1978
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2023 2,494 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2020 2,127 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 1,742 miles

Central Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Front Oil leak Engine and gearbox ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Centre of tread pattern at 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 22 Mar 2018 1,733 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush Top and bottom trunnion joints (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working x2 (1.1.C.1d)

Front Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Battery insecure (1.9.1) DANGEROUS

Central Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Front Coolant leak Radiator ()

Front Oil leak Engine and gearbox ()

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

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Centre of tread pattern at 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Jun 2009 1,376 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2007 57 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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DYB 947T is a 1978 MG B GT in Grey with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 DYB 947T, 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.

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What year was DYB 947T registered?

DYB 947T is a 1978 MG B GT, first registered on 1 August 1978.

Is DYB 947T safe to buy?

The MOT history for DYB 947T shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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