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DGW 425T

1979 MG GT

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2024
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

64,318 mi
Last recorded64,318 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2023
Typical for 1979 MG GT49,562 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDGW 425T
MakeMG
ModelGT
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2023 64,318 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2021 61,696 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2020 60,581 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2019 60,467 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Fail 10 Jun 2019 60,467 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Pass 18 May 2018 59,965 miles

Offside Rear inner wheel arch starting to corrode

oil leak

slight play to offside steering rack end

Pass 11 May 2017 59,159 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear wheel arch starting to corrode

oil leak

uneven wear to front tyres

Fail 10 May 2017 59,158 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear wheel arch starting to corrode

oil leak

uneven wear to front tyres

Pass 14 Apr 2016 58,792 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Apr 2015 58,458 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 58,103 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2013 57,594 miles

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

trunion rubbers splitting

Pass 21 Apr 2012 56,705 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 56,462 miles

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

unable to determine quality of repairs to o/s outer sill to floor edge

Fail 10 Jun 2011 56,462 miles

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

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

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

unable to determine quality of repairs to o/s outer sill to floor edge

Pass 18 Jun 2010 55,673 miles

N/S/F floor frame corroding

rear exhaust box holed and blowing slightly

Pass 10 May 2007 55,593 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

How Reliable is the MG GT?

Based on 3,490 MOT tests across 331 vehicles.

77.1%
Pass Rate
419
Miles/Year
60
Year Lifespan
331
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 114
brake binding 81
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 77
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 68
Steering rack gaiter split 63
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DGW 425T is a 1979 MG GT in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 1979 MG GT models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.6% with a typical mileage of 49,562 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a MG GT fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 114 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DGW 425T, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG GT typically stays on UK roads for around 60 years. At 47 years old, this MG GT is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was DGW 425T registered?

DGW 425T is a 1979 MG GT, first registered on 2 May 1979.

Is DGW 425T safe to buy?

The MOT history for DGW 425T shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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