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EEL 789

1976 MG B GT

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2018
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

6,621 mi
Last recorded6,621 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2017
Typical for 1976 MG B GT51,848 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEEL 789
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1976
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2017 6,621 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 5,200 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 4,426 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 3,765 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 1,162 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 97,580 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2008 95,677 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nearside rear brake effort

Pass 28 Feb 2007 92,372 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2007 92,372 miles

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

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

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

rear brakes not increasing at same rate nearside rear slower

Pass 3 Mar 2006 52,543 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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EEL 789 is a 1976 MG B GT in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 1976 MG B GT models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.4% with a typical mileage of 51,848 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 789, 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 50 years old, this MG B GT is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EEL 789 registered?

EEL 789 is a 1976 MG B GT, first registered on 19 January 1976.

Is EEL 789 safe to buy?

The MOT history for EEL 789 shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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