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ELA 789T

1979 MG B GT

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

58,395 mi
Last recorded58,395 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2019
Typical for 1979 MG B GT52,668 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationELA 789T
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1979
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2019 58,395 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2018 57,303 miles

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.

Pass 13 Jul 2017 56,159 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded nsr and front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

slight lift in os king pin

Pass 8 Jul 2016 55,227 miles

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)

Fail 6 Jul 2016 55,227 miles

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)

Pass 7 Jul 2015 54,163 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2014 53,567 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2013 53,520 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 53,321 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2012 53,319 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Pass 13 Jun 2011 52,169 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 52,157 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 52,155 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 52,152 miles

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Fail 24 Jun 2008 52,152 miles

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)

Pass 28 Jun 2007 52,146 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 51,727 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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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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was ELA 789T registered?

ELA 789T is a 1979 MG B GT, first registered on 6 March 1979.

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