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EEL 547T

1979 MG B GT

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

30,430 mi
Last recorded30,430 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2020
Typical for 1979 MG B GT52,668 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEEL 547T
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1979
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2020 30,430 miles

Offside Rear Check strap broken

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

Fail 13 Mar 2020 30,420 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Check strap broken

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Oct 2018 27,856 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2018 27,856 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 3 Oct 2017 26,929 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 3 Oct 2017 26,927 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 4 Oct 2016 26,289 miles

rear exhaust mounting rubbers perished,, recommend replace

vehicle in "very good" condition for age

Fail 3 Oct 2016 26,217 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

rear exhaust mounting rubbers perished,, recommend replace

vehicle in "very good" condition for age

Pass 29 Sep 2015 26,085 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 26,054 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 25,936 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 25,795 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 25,545 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Fail 30 Sep 2011 25,545 miles

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

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)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Pass 29 Sep 2010 25,533 miles

Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Pass 1 Oct 2009 23,392 miles

Electrical wiring damaged/contaminated

Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Fail 30 Sep 2009 23,392 miles

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

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

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

Electrical wiring damaged/contaminated

Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 1 Oct 2008 22,258 miles

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 1 Oct 2008 22,258 miles

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Sep 2007 21,824 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 8 Sep 2006 21,411 miles

both rear drum backing plate slight contaminated with oil

Fail 8 Sep 2006 21,411 miles

Front Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.G.1f)

Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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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EEL 547T is a 1979 MG B GT in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 EEL 547T, 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 EEL 547T registered?

EEL 547T is a 1979 MG B GT, first registered on 25 April 1979.

Is EEL 547T safe to buy?

The MOT history for EEL 547T shows 22 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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