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ELC 545T

1979 MG B GT

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2025
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

12,978 mi
Last recorded12,978 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2024
Typical for 1979 MG B GT52,668 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationELC 545T
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2024 12,978 miles

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

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

under sealed

Pass 19 May 2023 11,877 miles

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Wheel bearing has slight play and nearside front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 12 May 2023 11,875 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Wheel bearing has slight play and nearside front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 May 2022 11,704 miles

advise engine oil leak

advise offside front tyre cracked on outer tread

Pass 21 Apr 2021 10,924 miles

advise front prop-shaft front joint worn

advise nearside rear anti roll bar D- bush worn

Pass 7 Apr 2018 10,689 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 10,618 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 10,362 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2014 10,265 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2014 10,265 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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ELC 545T is a 1979 MG B GT in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 ELC 545T, 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 ELC 545T registered?

ELC 545T is a 1979 MG B GT, first registered on 15 January 1979.

Is ELC 545T safe to buy?

The MOT history for ELC 545T shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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