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ERF 8T

1979 MG B GT

Brown Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2024
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

83,950 mi
Last recorded83,950 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2023
Typical for 1979 MG B GT52,668 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationERF 8T
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1979
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2023 83,950 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Apr 2021 80,741 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

o\s\r rear axle strap broken

Pass 11 Apr 2019 79,857 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Feb 2018 79,328 miles

o\s\f lower king pin bush worn.

Pass 25 Apr 2017 78,710 miles

ADVISE ATTN O\S KING PIN LOWER BUSH WORN

Fail 25 Apr 2017 78,710 miles

ADVISE ATTN O\S KING PIN LOWER BUSH WORN

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Apr 2016 77,946 miles

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 6 May 2015 74,383 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

no rear seats fitted at time of test

Pass 25 Jun 2014 73,002 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

no rear seat belts fitted

Pass 15 Jun 2013 72,295 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2013 72,294 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Jul 2012 72,282 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 14 Jun 2011 72,275 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

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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ERF 8T is a 1979 MG B GT in Brown with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 ERF 8T, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was ERF 8T registered?

ERF 8T is a 1979 MG B GT, first registered on 9 May 1979.

Is ERF 8T safe to buy?

The MOT history for ERF 8T shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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