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EEK 490V

1979 MG B GT

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2025
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

80,784 mi
Last recorded80,784 miles
Recorded on29 Feb 2024
Typical for 1979 MG B GT52,668 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEEK 490V
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1979
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Feb 2024 80,784 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2020 78,768 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2019 78,730 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2018 78,674 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2018 78,674 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 17 Jul 2012 78,574 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2012 78,574 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 May 2011 78,366 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

engine over heating.

nearside rear foot/hand brake effort low.

Fail 6 May 2011 78,339 miles

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

Nearside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

engine over heating.

nearside rear foot/hand brake effort low.

Pass 8 Oct 2009 78,074 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Oct 2009 78,074 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2007 74,188 miles

Road wheel spoke slightly loose (4.2.A.1b)

Pass 9 Feb 2006 67,869 miles

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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EEK 490V is a 1979 MG B GT in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 EEK 490V, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EEK 490V registered?

EEK 490V is a 1979 MG B GT, first registered on 3 August 1979.

Is EEK 490V safe to buy?

The MOT history for EEK 490V shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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