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ECD 111V

1979 MG B GT

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2019
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

84,340 mi
Last recorded84,340 miles
Recorded on16 May 2018
Typical for 1979 MG B GT52,668 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationECD 111V
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1979
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 May 2018 84,340 miles

Both front kingpins have slight play

Both outer sills slightly corroded

Fail 16 May 2018 84,339 miles

Position lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation (1.1.A.2)

Both front kingpins have slight play

Both outer sills slightly corroded

Fail 10 Apr 2018 84,307 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill area (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill area (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front kingpins have slight play

both outer sills slightly corroded

Fail 31 Jul 2017 84,267 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

corrosion in both outer sills

Pass 1 Aug 2016 81,878 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 77,481 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 75,711 miles

Both rear tyres have slight side wall damage

Clutch slave cylinder flexy pipe bulging

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

Fail 17 Jul 2014 75,711 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both rear tyres have slight side wall damage

Clutch slave cylinder flexy pipe bulging

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

Pass 22 Jul 2013 75,560 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2013 75,560 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 15 Jun 2012 74,426 miles
Fail 29 May 2012 75,419 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Jun 2011 74,931 miles

slight corrosion on o/s rear sill section.

Pass 24 May 2010 74,703 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 24 May 2010 74,708 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Jun 2009 74,388 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 74,016 miles
Fail 14 May 2008 74,001 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 14 May 2007 72,622 miles

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

Fail 12 May 2007 72,622 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe collapsed (3.6.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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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ECD 111V is a 1979 MG B GT in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 ECD 111V, 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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ECD 111V is a 1979 MG B GT, first registered on 8 August 1979.

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