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EPF 350V

1979 MG B GT

Brown Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

24,021 mi
Last recorded24,021 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 1979 MG B GT52,668 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEPF 350V
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1979
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 24,021 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2024 23,869 miles

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

Fail 8 Nov 2024 23,787 miles

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Nov 2023 23,306 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 1 Dec 2022 22,791 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2021 22,339 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2020 21,738 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2019 21,602 miles
Pass 26 May 2018 21,301 miles
Pass 27 May 2017 20,690 miles
Pass 28 May 2016 19,340 miles

Coolant leak

Slight play in N/S/F inner track rod joint

Slight play in O/S/F inner track rod joint

Pass 29 May 2015 19,067 miles
Fail 29 May 2015 19,067 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2014 18,170 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Jun 2013 17,870 miles

slight play in o/s steering rack end

Fail 28 May 2013 17,777 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 29 May 2012 17,217 miles

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

engine poor running

Pass 4 Jun 2011 16,459 miles

engine running poorly

r wheel cylinder clips require attention

vekhicle heavily undersealed

Pass 26 May 2010 15,951 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 14,801 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 14,551 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 14,473 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 10,628 miles
Fail 20 May 2006 10,578 miles

Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 24 May 2005 99,865 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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EPF 350V is a 1979 MG B GT in Brown with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 EPF 350V, 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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EPF 350V is a 1979 MG B GT, first registered on 5 September 1979.

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