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EUT 823T

1978 MG B GT

Orange Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2018
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

12,903 mi
Last recorded12,903 miles
Recorded on10 May 2017
Typical for 1978 MG B GT48,159 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEUT 823T
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1978
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 May 2017 12,903 miles

Exhaust system and mounting brackets general corrosion. centre rear mounting has temporary repair but supported

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced reflector (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone arm (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front tyre perishing

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring front mounting only just met requirements (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear suspension bump stop missing

Pass 2 May 2012 12,327 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 11,826 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2011 11,808 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2009 10,781 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2009 10,781 miles

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

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2008 9,595 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 8,304 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 8,070 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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EUT 823T is a 1978 MG B GT in Orange with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 EUT 823T, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EUT 823T registered?

EUT 823T is a 1978 MG B GT, first registered on 31 December 1978.

Is EUT 823T safe to buy?

The MOT history for EUT 823T shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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