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EJF 383T

1979 MG B GT

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

61,540 mi
Last recorded61,540 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2017
Typical for 1979 MG B GT52,668 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJF 383T
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1979
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2017 61,540 miles

Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Pass 8 Jul 2016 61,312 miles

o/s door step corroded

Pass 23 Jun 2015 61,140 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 18 Jun 2015 61,139 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 4 Jul 2014 60,671 miles

O/S/F lower bump stop missing

Slight rear brake inbalance

n/s/f lower bump stop missing

n/s/f trunnion worn

o/s/f Trunion worn

Fail 4 Jul 2014 60,671 miles

o/s/f Trunion worn

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm insecure (2.4.G.1)

O/S/F lower bump stop missing

Slight rear brake inbalance

n/s/f lower bump stop missing

n/s/f trunnion worn

Pass 21 Jun 2013 59,981 miles

n/s trunion slight play

n/s/r shock absorber slight weep

Fail 21 Jun 2013 59,981 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s trunion slight play

n/s/r shock absorber slight weep

Pass 5 Jul 2012 58,078 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 28 Jun 2011 57,109 miles

n/s + o/s front lower wishbone bushes worn

o/s/r spring weak

rear shackle bushes worn

Pass 9 Jul 2010 55,692 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2010 55,691 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

n/s/f brake hose starting to split

play in n/s/f trunion

Pass 23 Jun 2009 55,684 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 55,529 miles

n/s king pin worn

Fail 4 Apr 2008 55,529 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

n/s king pin worn

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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EJF 383T is a 1979 MG B GT in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 EJF 383T, 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

How do I check the history of EJF 383T?

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What year was EJF 383T registered?

EJF 383T is a 1979 MG B GT, first registered on 1 June 1979.

Is EJF 383T safe to buy?

The MOT history for EJF 383T shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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