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EPG 378V

1979 MG B GT

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

86,737 mi
Last recorded86,737 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2019
Typical for 1979 MG B GT52,668 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEPG 378V
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1979
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2019 86,737 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2019 86,737 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2018 85,694 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2017 85,083 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2017 85,082 miles

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 6 Oct 2016 78,210 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 75,345 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2015 75,340 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Oct 2014 71,679 miles

Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

Fail 6 Oct 2014 71,675 miles

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2013 62,723 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 61,782 miles

Oil leak

Fail 11 Oct 2012 61,782 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 13 Oct 2011 59,025 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2011 59,022 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Offside Front Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Oct 2010 56,584 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 53,655 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 50,305 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 47,459 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 44,574 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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EPG 378V is a 1979 MG B GT in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 EPG 378V, 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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EPG 378V is a 1979 MG B GT, first registered on 17 September 1979.

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