MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
80,481 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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All direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear sills and floor area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
All direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear sills and floor area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
All direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
Nearside Front steering gatior poor
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides inner sills floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front slight lift in trunion
Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front bump stop missing
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Front slight lift in trunion
Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front bump stop missing
Body has slight corrosion light underside corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion light corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Slight play in n/s/f suspension joints
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Slight play in n/s/f suspension joints
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
limited handbrake reserve travel
n/s/f + o/s/f flexi brake hoses contaminated with grease
n/s/f trunion slight lift
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
o/s rear suspension check strap broken
slight play in n/s front king pin
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
brake fluid getting low
o/s rear suspension check strap broken
slight play in n/s front king pin
Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
How Reliable is the MG B GT?
Based on 132,623 MOT tests across 14,879 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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EPG 408V is a 1979 MG B GT in Blue 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 EPG 408V, 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 408V registered?
EPG 408V is a 1979 MG B GT, first registered on 10 September 1979.
Is EPG 408V safe to buy?
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