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EBH 254T

1979 MG Mgb GT

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

62,657 mi
Last recorded62,657 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 1979 MG Mgb GT32,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEBH 254T
MakeMG
ModelMgb GT
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc
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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 62,657 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 6 Nov 2024 62,426 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear joint slight play (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Nov 2024 62,426 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced both very dim (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working both (3.5 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear joint slight play (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2023 62,245 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Oct 2023 62,244 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2022 61,894 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2022 61,892 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2021 61,648 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jul 2021 61,648 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 17 Jul 2020 61,237 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2019 61,012 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s n/s fronts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play both fronts (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Oct 2019 61,012 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s n/s fronts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play both fronts (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2018 60,662 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play both fronts (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2017 30,168 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2017 60,166 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Oct 2016 59,483 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 24 Sep 2015 58,271 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2014 58,156 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2013 58,105 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 57,953 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2009 57,953 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Pass 18 Dec 2008 57,723 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Fail 15 Dec 2008 57,723 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Pass 15 Oct 2007 57,489 miles

front suspension bushes weak

parking brake lever travel

rear spring rear shackle bushes weak

Fail 13 Oct 2007 57,489 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

front suspension bushes weak

parking brake lever travel

rear spring rear shackle bushes weak

Pass 26 Oct 2006 57,208 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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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EBH 254T is a 1979 MG Mgb GT in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 EBH 254T, 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.

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What year was EBH 254T registered?

EBH 254T is a 1979 MG Mgb GT, first registered on 1 May 1979.

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