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DEH 713T

1979 MG Mgb

Yellow Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2014
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

80,660 mi
Last recorded80,660 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2013
Typical for 1979 MG Mgb50,857 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDEH 713T
MakeMG
ModelMgb
Year1979
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2013 80,660 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2012 80,656 miles

Nearside Rear front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 5 Jun 2011 80,659 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

all four tyres appear under inflated

Pass 5 Jun 2011 80,659 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

all four tyres appear under inflated

How Reliable is the MG Mgb?

Based on 26,893 MOT tests across 2,439 vehicles.

77.2%
Pass Rate
382
Miles/Year
63
Year Lifespan
2,439
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 736
Stop lamp not working 551
brake binding 549
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 531
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 460
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DEH 713T is a 1979 MG Mgb in Yellow with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1979 MG Mgb models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.6% with a typical mileage of 50,857 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 Mgb fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 736 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DEH 713T, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Mgb typically stays on UK roads for around 63 years. At 47 years old, this MG Mgb is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DEH 713T registered?

DEH 713T is a 1979 MG Mgb, first registered on 1 January 1979.

Is DEH 713T safe to buy?

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