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EJ 6278

1979 MG B GT

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2023
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

29,212 mi
Last recorded29,212 miles
Recorded on20 May 2022
Typical for 1979 MG B GT52,668 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ 6278
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1979
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 May 2022 29,212 miles

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting full inspection

Underside coated in wax oil restricting full inspection of body suspension and brake pipes

Fail 20 May 2022 29,206 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2018 28,745 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 28,704 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2017 28,704 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 17 Jun 2016 28,426 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 27,734 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 27,249 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 27,241 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 27,239 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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EJ 6278 is a 1979 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 80%.

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 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 EJ 6278, 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 EJ 6278 registered?

EJ 6278 is a 1979 MG B GT, first registered on 2 May 1979.

Is EJ 6278 safe to buy?

The MOT history for EJ 6278 shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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