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EKV 514T

1979 MG B Roadster

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

42,799 mi
Last recorded42,799 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2016
Typical for 1979 MG B Roadster29,546 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEKV 514T
MakeMG
ModelB Roadster
Year1979
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2016 42,799 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 42,356 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 41,752 miles
Fail 29 May 2014 41,734 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

hazard warning lights cut out engine

Pass 5 Jun 2013 41,304 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Jun 2012 40,901 miles

Nearside Front Lower Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Jun 2011 40,212 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 39,213 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 38,405 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nsf wheel binding

Fail 12 Jun 2009 38,405 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nsf wheel binding

Pass 30 May 2007 38,319 miles
Fail 30 May 2007 38,319 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2006 38,038 miles

How Reliable is the MG B Roadster?

Based on 3,612 MOT tests across 302 vehicles.

78.0%
Pass Rate
401
Miles/Year
63
Year Lifespan
302
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 81
brake binding 75
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 65
Stop lamp not working 64
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 57
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EKV 514T is a 1979 MG B Roadster in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 1979 MG B Roadster models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.7% with a typical mileage of 29,546 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a MG B Roadster fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 81 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EKV 514T, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG B Roadster typically stays on UK roads for around 63 years. At 47 years old, this MG B Roadster is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was EKV 514T registered?

EKV 514T is a 1979 MG B Roadster, first registered on 11 April 1979.

Is EKV 514T safe to buy?

The MOT history for EKV 514T shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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