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EKV 575T

1979 MG B

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

54,708 mi
Last recorded54,708 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 1979 MG B52,384 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEKV 575T
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1979
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 54,708 miles
Pass 13 May 2021 53,039 miles
Fail 7 May 2021 53,013 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 0.7461% (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Steering system fouling Column fouling chassis in lower engine bay (2.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn King pin bush has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 May 2020 52,662 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2018 51,704 miles

engine oil leak

gearbox oil leak

osr tyre cracking in tread pattern

Fail 12 Nov 2018 51,702 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Fuel tank leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

engine oil leak

gearbox oil leak

osr tyre cracking in tread pattern

Pass 23 Nov 2017 51,057 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 50,870 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 50,479 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Aug 2006 48,815 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

corrosion forming on nearside front chassis/inner wing near antiroll bar mount

corrosion forming on offside and nearside rear chassis sections around suspension mounts

corrosion forming on offside floor channel strengthener

Fail 29 Aug 2006 48,815 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

corrosion forming on nearside front chassis/inner wing near antiroll bar mount

corrosion forming on offside and nearside rear chassis sections around suspension mounts

corrosion forming on offside floor channel strengthener

How Reliable is the MG B?

Based on 191,608 MOT tests across 19,443 vehicles.

78.1%
Pass Rate
381
Miles/Year
63
Year Lifespan
19,443
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 5,224
brake binding 4,089
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 3,715
Stop lamp not working 3,343
Steering rack gaiter split 2,887
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EKV 575T is a 1979 MG B in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1979 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.5% with a typical mileage of 52,384 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 fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 5,224 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EKV 575T, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EKV 575T registered?

EKV 575T is a 1979 MG B, first registered on 1 May 1979.

Is EKV 575T safe to buy?

The MOT history for EKV 575T shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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