MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
34,382 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
floor pans corroded
front brake discs corroded
sill bottoms corroded
slight binding offside front brake
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
front brake discs corroded
offside front wing bottom corroded
sills to floor corroded
slight binding offside rear brake
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
front brake discs pitted/corroded
front springs corroded/low
offside front axle bump stop missing
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front brake caliper locking device missing (3.5.1l)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
brake discs pitted / corroded
front springs low
offside front suspension bump stop missing
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
offside park brake holding on slightly
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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ETL 550T is a 1978 MG B GT in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 ETL 550T, 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 ETL 550T registered?
ETL 550T is a 1978 MG B GT, first registered on 23 November 1978.
Is ETL 550T safe to buy?
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