MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
86,737 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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 ()
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)
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)
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)
Oil leak
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Oil leak
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)
How Reliable is the MG B GT?
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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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What year was EPG 378V registered?
EPG 378V is a 1979 MG B GT, first registered on 17 September 1979.
Is EPG 378V safe to buy?
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