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EUE 199T

1979 MG B GT

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2013
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

98,504 mi
Last recorded98,504 miles
Recorded on23 May 2012
Typical for 1979 MG B GT52,668 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEUE 199T
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1979
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 May 2012 98,504 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

floor has been welded then a heavy coat of underseal applied

Fail 9 May 2012 98,499 miles

Nearside Rear Brake clevis joint has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor pin locking device missing (2.4.B.3b)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor pin locking device missing (2.4.B.3b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component locking device insecure (3.5.1l) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Mechanical brake component locking device insecure (3.5.1l) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h) DANGEROUS

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

battery insecure

Fail 9 Jan 2012 98,479 miles

Centre Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated and seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated and seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

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

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

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

ns chassis holed at outrigger

Pass 6 Aug 2007 97,417 miles

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

Fail 2 Aug 2007 97,417 miles

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

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

Pass 24 May 2006 96,026 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2006 96,025 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe collapsed (3.6.C.1b)

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

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

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

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

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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EUE 199T is a 1979 MG B GT in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 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 EUE 199T, 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 EUE 199T registered?

EUE 199T is a 1979 MG B GT, first registered on 1 May 1979.

Is EUE 199T safe to buy?

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