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ETA 942T

1978 MG B GT

Orange Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2026
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

11,778 mi
Last recorded11,778 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2025
Typical for 1978 MG B GT48,159 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationETA 942T
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1978
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2025 11,778 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2021 10,904 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement king pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis has corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Mar 2021 10,870 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle low reading (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement king pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis has corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2020 10,263 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2020 10,255 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Jan 2019 9,986 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2019 9,968 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2015 9,925 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2015 9,925 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2014 7,923 miles

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

Fail 24 Jul 2014 7,923 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2013 6,115 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 6,091 miles

slight play in n/s/f lower trunion

Pass 6 Apr 2011 3,924 miles

front number plate damage

nearside front brake binding close to limit

play in nearside front lower trunion

rear brakes uneven close to limit

Pass 14 Dec 2009 3,171 miles

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

brake pedal rubber worn

engine runs eratic

slight play in n/s/f trunion

Fail 14 Dec 2009 3,171 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

brake pedal rubber worn

engine runs eratic

slight play in n/s/f trunion

Pass 18 Dec 2008 2,712 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both front tyres perishing

slight play in nearside front lower trunion

Fail 16 Dec 2008 2,712 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both front tyres perishing

slight play in nearside front lower trunion

Pass 19 Dec 2007 2,559 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2007 2,559 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Offside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

advise registration numbers missing

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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ETA 942T is a 1978 MG B GT in Orange with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1978 MG B GT models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.9% with a typical mileage of 48,159 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 ETA 942T, 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 48 years old, this MG B GT is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was ETA 942T registered?

ETA 942T is a 1978 MG B GT, first registered on 31 December 1978.

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