MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
58,395 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn king pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear slight noise from hub
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across axle (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))
Sound deadening material not fully secure under bonnet (8.1.1 (b) (i))
washer pump weak in operation
Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both no limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Play in OS front trunnion
Rear fog lamps fitted but not working, not mandatory.
Brake pipe slightly corroded nsr and front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
slight lift in os king pin
Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Front Headlamp not working on main beam both (1.7.5a)
Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings jacking point (6.1.B.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)
Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
How Reliable is the MG B GT?
Based on 132,623 MOT tests across 14,879 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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ELA 789T is a 1979 MG B GT in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.
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 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 ELA 789T, 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 ELA 789T registered?
ELA 789T is a 1979 MG B GT, first registered on 6 March 1979.
Is ELA 789T safe to buy?
The MOT history for ELA 789T shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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