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EJI 8123

1979 MG B GT

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2020
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

1,569 mi
Last recorded1,569 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2019
Typical for 1979 MG B GT52,668 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJI 8123
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1979
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2019 1,569 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

slight leak on steering rack

Fail 12 Nov 2019 1,560 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 52% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

slight leak on steering rack

Fail 12 Aug 2019 1,540 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced seat belt point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both rear leaf springs corrdoed

steering rack damp

Pass 13 Aug 2018 1,520 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill outer (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 13 Aug 2018 1,520 miles

Nearside Front Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (4.1.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill outer (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 2 Aug 2017 1,496 miles

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both sides (6.1.A.1)

Fail 2 Aug 2017 1,496 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both sides (6.1.A.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 11 Aug 2016 1,360 miles

rear tyres perishing on side walls

rear wheels binding slightly

Pass 3 Jul 2015 1,242 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 1,040 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 888 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 878 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2012 878 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Jul 2009 774 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2009 774 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

neaside front tyre wearing thin on inner edge

Pass 1 Jul 2008 609 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Jul 2007 309 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2007 309 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 May 2006 99,861 miles
Fail 17 May 2006 99,861 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

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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EJI 8123 is a 1979 MG B GT in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 EJI 8123, 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.

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What year was EJI 8123 registered?

EJI 8123 is a 1979 MG B GT, first registered on 1 October 1979.

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