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EPG 408V

1979 MG B GT

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2024
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

80,481 mi
Last recorded80,481 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2023
Typical for 1979 MG B GT52,668 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEPG 408V
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2023 80,481 miles

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))

Pass 4 Nov 2022 80,167 miles

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))

Pass 17 May 2019 79,601 miles

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))

Pass 26 May 2018 79,128 miles

Nearside Front slight lift in trunion

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

Offside Front bump stop missing

Fail 16 May 2018 79,127 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2017 78,612 miles

Body has slight corrosion light underside corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion light corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2013 77,936 miles

Slight play in n/s/f suspension joints

Fail 24 Apr 2013 77,936 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2012 76,934 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2012 76,929 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2011 74,700 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 71,552 miles

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

Fail 19 Apr 2010 71,552 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2009 71,324 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2009 71,324 miles

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)

Pass 7 Dec 2007 70,744 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2007 70,732 miles

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)

Pass 9 Aug 2006 69,884 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 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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EPG 408V is a 1979 MG B GT, first registered on 10 September 1979.

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