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EAG 122T

1979 MG B GT

Yellow Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

45,722 mi
Last recorded45,722 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2018
Typical for 1979 MG B GT52,668 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEAG 122T
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1979
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2018 45,722 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2018 45,720 miles

Nearside Front Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users fuel (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2017 45,371 miles

slight corrosion to bulkhead and offside floor pan

Fail 21 Nov 2017 45,370 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear axle strap broken

slight corrosion to bulkhead and offside floor pan

Pass 12 Nov 2016 44,546 miles

slight corrosion to floor pan and bulkhead

Fail 14 Oct 2016 44,546 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing bolt insecure U bolts (2.4.B.7b)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside floor pan corroded

Offside bulkhead corroded

Pass 6 Oct 2015 44,010 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Sep 2014 43,344 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Oct 2013 42,626 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 14 Oct 2013 42,625 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 8 Oct 2012 41,796 miles

hazard switch sticky

n/s washers weak

Pass 10 Oct 2011 41,006 miles

n/s/f lower trunion has some play

Pass 11 Oct 2010 39,369 miles

both rear shockers have slight weep of fluid

engine leaking oil

n/s/f top and bottom trunions have slight play

Pass 29 Sep 2009 38,878 miles

Both rear shock absorbers loosing fluid.

N/s/f lower wishbone inner bushes worn.

Steering rack worn.

Pass 11 Sep 2008 38,534 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 38,103 miles

both front lower wishbones inner bushes starting to perish

Fail 28 Jul 2006 36,661 miles

N/s/f inner wishbone bushes poor.

O/s headlamp lens chipped.

O/s windscreen washer poor.

O/s/r axle check strap perishing and cracking.

Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 28 Jul 2006 36,661 miles

N/s/f inner wishbone bushes poor.

O/s headlamp lens chipped.

O/s windscreen washer poor.

O/s/r axle check strap perishing and cracking.

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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EAG 122T is a 1979 MG B GT in Yellow with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 EAG 122T, 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.

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What year was EAG 122T registered?

EAG 122T is a 1979 MG B GT, first registered on 1 January 1979.

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