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EEA 383T

1979 MG B

Black Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

36,965 mi
Last recorded36,965 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2013
Typical for 1979 MG B52,384 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEEA 383T
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1979
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 27 Jun 2013 36,965 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Jun 2013 36,965 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 37,608 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2011 36,965 miles

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

slight play in steering colomn joint

Pass 5 Aug 2011 36,965 miles

slight play in steering colomn joint

Fail 14 May 2010 38,463 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 14 May 2010 38,463 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 36,965 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 35,270 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 2 Jul 2007 35,270 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 18 Jul 2006 31,885 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2006 31,885 miles

Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

How Reliable is the MG B?

Based on 191,608 MOT tests across 19,443 vehicles.

78.1%
Pass Rate
381
Miles/Year
63
Year Lifespan
19,443
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 5,224
brake binding 4,089
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 3,715
Stop lamp not working 3,343
Steering rack gaiter split 2,887
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EEA 383T is a 1979 MG B in Black with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 1979 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.5% with a typical mileage of 52,384 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 fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 5,224 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EEA 383T, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG B typically stays on UK roads for around 63 years. At 47 years old, this MG B is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of EEA 383T?

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What year was EEA 383T registered?

EEA 383T is a 1979 MG B, first registered on 8 February 1979.

Is EEA 383T safe to buy?

The MOT history for EEA 383T shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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