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EAO 197T

1979 MG Mgb GT

Green Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2020
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

54,801 mi
Last recorded54,801 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2019
Typical for 1979 MG Mgb GT32,044 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEAO 197T
MakeMG
ModelMgb GT
Year1979
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2019 54,801 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 8 Mar 2019 54,801 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

How Reliable is the MG Mgb GT?

Based on 3,633 MOT tests across 342 vehicles.

74.8%
Pass Rate
484
Miles/Year
60
Year Lifespan
342
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 113
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 108
brake binding 88
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 70
Stop lamp not working 69
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EAO 197T is a 1979 MG Mgb GT in Green with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1979 MG Mgb GT models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.4% with a typical mileage of 32,044 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a MG Mgb GT fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 113 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EAO 197T, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of EAO 197T?

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What year was EAO 197T registered?

EAO 197T is a 1979 MG Mgb GT, first registered on 2 April 1979.

Is EAO 197T safe to buy?

The MOT history for EAO 197T shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EAO 197T have outstanding finance?

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