1979 MG B 1.8L Petrol · DGY 510T
1979 MG B (1.8L, petrol). First registered 18 May 1979. Recorded mileage 3,837 miles. MOT expired on 24 Nov 2023.
- Make & Model
- MG B
- Year / Origin
- 1979 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 24 Nov 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 3,837 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
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DGY 510T Key Findings
- 20 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/11/2022
- 3,837 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DGY 510T MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
20 MOT tests are recorded for this 1979 Mg B (DGY 510T) between May 2006 and November 2022.
The record contains 17 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 25 November 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))”; “Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”; “Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)”.
DGY 510T Mileage History
- 05/05/200687,545 mi
- 03/05/200787,939 mi+394 mi
- 06/05/200888,227 mi+288 mi
- 16/05/200888,227 mi
- 08/05/200988,379 mi+152 mi
- 13/05/201088,739 mi+360 mi
- 20/05/201088,739 mi
- 17/05/201189,082 mi+343 mi
- 24/04/201290,400 mi+1,318 mi
- 15/05/201391,849 mi+1,449 mi
- 22/04/201493,070 mi+1,221 mi
- 15/05/201593,951 mi+881 mi
- 11/05/201695,346 mi+1,395 mi
- 03/05/201796,824 mi+1,478 mi
- 01/05/201898,197 mi+1,373 mi
- 24/04/201999,619 mi+1,422 mi
- 28/10/20201,440 mi-98,179 mi
- 26/10/20212,454 mi+1,014 mi
- 15/11/20223,799 mi+1,345 mi
- 25/11/20223,837 mi+38 mi
Average of roughly -5,055 miles per year across 20 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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