CarVerify

Free Car Check

EGF 833T

1978 MG B GT

Red Petrol 1798cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

12,483 mi
Last recorded12,483 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 1978 MG B GT48,159 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this MG
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationEGF 833T
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

14 pass
Pass 17 Sep 2025 12,483 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2024 11,217 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2023 10,341 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2022 9,181 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2021 7,795 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2020 7,051 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2019 6,320 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2018 4,859 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 4,643 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 4,510 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 4,335 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 4,054 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 3,755 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 3,295 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
Full MG B GT reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

EGF 833T is a 1978 MG B GT in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1978 MG B GT models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.9% with a typical mileage of 48,159 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 EGF 833T, 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 48 years old, this MG B GT is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of EGF 833T?

You can check the full history of EGF 833T by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was EGF 833T registered?

EGF 833T is a 1978 MG B GT, first registered on 1 August 1978.

Is EGF 833T safe to buy?

The MOT history for EGF 833T shows 14 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EGF 833T have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on EGF 833T. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.