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ERW 989T

1979 MG B GT

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

97,983 mi
Last recorded97,983 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2017
Typical for 1979 MG B GT52,668 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationERW 989T
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2017 97,983 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Jul 2016 96,960 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Jun 2015 95,814 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2015 95,798 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2014 95,189 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Oil leak

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Pass 17 May 2013 94,995 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Pass 16 May 2012 94,822 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 94,155 miles
Pass 22 May 2010 93,773 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 92,844 miles

slight play o/s and n/s front swivel joints

Pass 15 Feb 2008 89,483 miles

some play o/s + n/s front kingpins

Fail 15 Feb 2008 89,483 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

some play o/s + n/s front kingpins

Pass 21 Feb 2007 87,095 miles

FRONT BRAKE PADS WORN TO ABOUT 3MM

Pass 16 Feb 2006 84,352 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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ERW 989T is a 1979 MG B GT in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 ERW 989T, 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 ERW 989T registered?

ERW 989T is a 1979 MG B GT, first registered on 4 April 1979.

Is ERW 989T safe to buy?

The MOT history for ERW 989T shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does ERW 989T have outstanding finance?

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