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PDV 793G

1984 MG B GT

Red Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

35,414 mi
Last recorded35,414 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2017
Typical for 1984 MG B GT32,017 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPDV 793G
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2017 35,414 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 34,445 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 33,873 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2015 33,871 miles

Offside Front Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

Pass 9 Apr 2014 32,860 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2013 32,017 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 31,378 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 30,306 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2011 30,291 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Apr 2010 29,932 miles

Advise attention to handbrake adjustment

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2009 29,369 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Apr 2009 29,364 miles

Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2008 28,958 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2007 28,748 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2007 28,744 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Apr 2006 28,440 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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PDV 793G is a 1984 MG B GT in Red with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1984 MG B GT models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.3% with a typical mileage of 32,017 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 PDV 793G, 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 42 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 PDV 793G registered?

PDV 793G is a 1984 MG B GT, first registered on 10 July 1984.

Is PDV 793G safe to buy?

The MOT history for PDV 793G shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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