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EAC 233T

1979 MG B GT

Brown Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

40,992 mi
Last recorded40,992 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 1979 MG B GT52,668 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEAC 233T
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1979
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 40,992 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2018 40,920 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 40,912 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 40,896 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 40,882 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2014 40,854 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 40,823 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 40,812 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2010 40,725 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 40,589 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 40,264 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 5 Mar 2007 40,261 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Two rear number plate light bulbs darkened

Pass 10 Feb 2006 35,709 miles

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

N/S/F WIPER BLADE SLIGHTLY SPLIT BUT CLEARING SCREEN

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

REAR SQUAB NOT SECURE

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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EAC 233T is a 1979 MG B GT in Brown with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

Across all 1979 MG B GT models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.9% with a typical mileage of 52,668 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 EAC 233T, 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 47 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 EAC 233T registered?

EAC 233T is a 1979 MG B GT, first registered on 7 February 1979.

Is EAC 233T safe to buy?

The MOT history for EAC 233T shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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