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ELA 772T

1979 MG Mgb GT

White Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2012
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

64,079 mi
Last recorded64,079 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2011
Typical for 1979 MG Mgb GT32,044 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationELA 772T
MakeMG
ModelMgb GT
Year1979
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2011 64,079 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

offside steering rack has slight play

Fail 25 Nov 2011 64,079 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

offside steering rack has slight play

Pass 1 Apr 2009 63,993 miles

slight play steering colum to rack

Fail 27 Mar 2009 63,993 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

slight play steering colum to rack

Pass 29 Feb 2008 63,511 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2007 63,366 miles

As advisory #834200767065 issued by M J Cuthbert on March the 1st 2007.

Fail 1 Mar 2007 63,366 miles

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

slight play at steering wheel

How Reliable is the MG Mgb GT?

Based on 3,633 MOT tests across 342 vehicles.

74.8%
Pass Rate
484
Miles/Year
60
Year Lifespan
342
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 113
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 108
brake binding 88
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 70
Stop lamp not working 69
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ELA 772T is a 1979 MG Mgb GT in White with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1979 MG Mgb GT models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.4% with a typical mileage of 32,044 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 Mgb GT fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 113 recorded failures. If you're considering buying ELA 772T, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Mgb GT typically stays on UK roads for around 60 years. At 47 years old, this MG Mgb GT is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was ELA 772T registered?

ELA 772T is a 1979 MG Mgb GT, first registered on 13 February 1979.

Is ELA 772T safe to buy?

The MOT history for ELA 772T shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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