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EKP 626T

1978 MG B GT

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2023
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

81,909 mi
Last recorded81,909 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2023
Typical for 1978 MG B GT48,159 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEKP 626T
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Fail 27 Oct 2023 81,909 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement cracked and perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play n/s/f and o/s/f inner joints (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Sep 2023 81,900 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2022 81,756 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2021 81,540 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2021 81,539 miles

Front Service brake excessively binding both (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 4 Aug 2020 81,232 miles

small hole o/s rear inner sill appeared ok at test

Pass 13 Aug 2019 80,973 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2018 80,743 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 80,575 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 79,998 miles

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 6 Aug 2015 79,990 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2014 79,948 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2012 79,940 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

outer sills have serface corrosion

Fail 22 Jun 2007 79,570 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2007 79,570 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 78,234 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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EKP 626T is a 1978 MG B GT in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EKP 626T, 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

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What year was EKP 626T registered?

EKP 626T is a 1978 MG B GT, first registered on 2 December 1978.

Is EKP 626T safe to buy?

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