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ERO 2T

1979 MG B GT

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

5,763 mi
Last recorded5,763 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 1979 MG B GT52,668 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationERO 2T
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 5,763 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2024 5,749 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2023 5,598 miles

Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush both sides, bushes worn/cracked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2022 5,450 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush both sides, bushes worn/cracked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Sep 2022 5,450 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush both sides, bushes worn/cracked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2021 5,154 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 24 Feb 2021 5,154 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 10 Jul 2019 4,944 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 4,758 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2018 4,758 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 12 Apr 2017 4,575 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement lower both sides (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 24 Sep 2015 4,484 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play both (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 25 Apr 2014 4,311 miles

Oil leak

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Pass 11 Jun 2012 3,328 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2012 3,328 miles

Offside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2011 2,732 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 2,086 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 12 Jun 2009 778 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 99,421 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 97,136 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 94,771 miles

front wheels slight play

oil leak

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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ERO 2T is a 1979 MG B GT in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 ERO 2T, 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 ERO 2T registered?

ERO 2T is a 1979 MG B GT, first registered on 6 March 1979.

Is ERO 2T safe to buy?

The MOT history for ERO 2T shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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