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DKD 472X

1979 MG B GT V8

Black Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2020
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

9,801 mi
Last recorded9,801 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2019
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDKD 472X
MakeMG
ModelB GT V8
Year1979
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 29 Jun 2019 9,801 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 19,433 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2015 9,285 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 8,218 miles

osf wing around headlamp rusted

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

bottom nsf door rusted

nsf a piller rusted

nsf lower wing rusted

nsf wing around headlamp rusted and holed

osf a piller rusted

osr body sill rusted and small hole

osr wheel arch rusted

Pass 10 May 2010 6,297 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 5,621 miles

How Reliable is the MG B GT V8?

Based on 7,164 MOT tests across 809 vehicles.

80.1%
Pass Rate
487
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
809
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 160
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 154
brake binding 141
Stop lamp not working 132
Horn not working 109
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DKD 472X is a 1979 MG B GT V8 in Black with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

The most common reason a MG B GT V8 fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 160 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DKD 472X, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG B GT V8 typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 47 years old, this MG B GT V8 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was DKD 472X registered?

DKD 472X is a 1979 MG B GT V8, first registered on 31 December 1979.

Is DKD 472X safe to buy?

The MOT history for DKD 472X shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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