MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
99,600 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
rear bumper support bracket rusted
slight play in both front upper trunion joints
some metal brake pipes light corrosion
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
rear bumper support bracket rusted
slight play in both front upper trunion joints
some metal brake pipes light corrosion
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)
front and rear brake pipes corroded
rear fog lamp fitted but not working
severe coolant leak at idle
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)
front and rear brake pipes corroded
rear fog lamp fitted but not working
severe coolant leak at idle
fog lights fitted but not working
slight movement in offside nearside front king pins joints
slight play in both steering arms
Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
fog lights fitted but not working
slight movement in offside nearside front king pins joints
slight play in both steering arms
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Nearside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
Nearside Front Upper Front suspension locking device ineffective (2.5.A.4)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
Offside Front Upper Front suspension locking device ineffective (2.5.A.4)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Lower Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Offside Front Upper Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
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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ERB 857T is a 1979 MG B GT in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 ERB 857T, 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 ERB 857T registered?
ERB 857T is a 1979 MG B GT, first registered on 1 April 1979.
Is ERB 857T safe to buy?
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