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DYJ 515V

1979 MG B GT

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

8,416 mi
Last recorded8,416 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2019
Typical for 1979 MG B GT52,668 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDYJ 515V
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1979
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2019 8,416 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2018 7,781 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2017 6,971 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016 6,005 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush outer (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front bump stop missing

Pass 21 Jul 2015 4,658 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2014 3,453 miles

Nearside Outer Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 6 Aug 2013 2,318 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 1,276 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 816 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 96 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 99,285 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2009 99,273 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Aug 2008 99,210 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2008 99,188 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2007 99,122 miles

nearside inner sill is holed but not within prescribed areas

Fail 6 Mar 2007 99,114 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

wiper blades not tested

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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DYJ 515V is a 1979 MG B GT in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 DYJ 515V, 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 DYJ 515V registered?

DYJ 515V is a 1979 MG B GT, first registered on 1 August 1979.

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