MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
435 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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slight play in o/s rack end
slight wear in both lower swivels
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
slight play in o/s rack end
slight wear in both lower swivels
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
fan belt frayed
n/s/top trunion has movement
slight movement in o/s/f
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
How Reliable is the MG B GT?
Based on 132,623 MOT tests across 14,879 vehicles.
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EGK 857T is a 1978 MG B GT in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.
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 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 EGK 857T, 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.
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How do I check the history of EGK 857T?
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What year was EGK 857T registered?
EGK 857T is a 1978 MG B GT, first registered on 25 September 1978.
Is EGK 857T safe to buy?
The MOT history for EGK 857T shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does EGK 857T have outstanding finance?
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