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EFD 866T

1979 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2019
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

75,619 mi
Last recorded75,619 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2018
Typical for 1979 MG B52,384 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEFD 866T
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2018 75,619 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 75,065 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 75,019 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2016 75,014 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Jun 2015 74,405 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 74,152 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 31 May 2014 74,147 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 1 Jun 2013 73,446 miles
Fail 31 May 2013 73,440 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 May 2012 73,079 miles

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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EFD 866T is a 1979 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 EFD 866T, 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 EFD 866T?

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What year was EFD 866T registered?

EFD 866T is a 1979 MG B, first registered on 19 February 1979.

Is EFD 866T safe to buy?

The MOT history for EFD 866T shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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