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ELW 954T

1979 MG B GT

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

1,829 mi
Last recorded1,829 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2018
Typical for 1979 MG B GT52,668 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationELW 954T
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2018 1,829 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2017 739 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Feb 2016 386 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight rumble from nearside front wheel bearing

Fail 2 Feb 2016 386 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

slight rumble from nearside front wheel bearing

Pass 24 Nov 2014 99,486 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2013 98,080 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2013 98,044 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 7 Sep 2012 97,027 miles

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

indicator flash rate is slow.

nearside floorpan support beam badly corroded

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 12 Aug 2011 96,575 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2011 96,571 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 15 Jul 2010 96,127 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2009 94,281 miles

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

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

front bump stops missing

Fail 21 Apr 2009 94,251 miles

Nearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

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

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

front bump stops missing

Pass 18 Mar 2008 93,623 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2008 93,623 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

n/s centre jacking point heavilly corroded

o/s centre jacking point heavilly corroded

Pass 31 Jan 2007 91,920 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Pass 28 Feb 2006 91,671 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2006 91,671 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

front tyres wearing on inner edges

oil leak from gearbox

slight play in lower kingpin

some corrosion to nearside and offside outer sills

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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ELW 954T is a 1979 MG B GT in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 ELW 954T, 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 ELW 954T registered?

ELW 954T is a 1979 MG B GT, first registered on 2 March 1979.

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The MOT history for ELW 954T shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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