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EVK 792W

1981 MG B GT

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2014
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

31,894 mi
Last recorded31,894 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2013
Typical for 1981 MG B GT54,908 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEVK 792W
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1981
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2013 31,894 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2013 31,894 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 14 May 2012 31,603 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 30,639 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 30,536 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2009 30,160 miles

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

indicator / wiper switch insecure

nearside seatbelt release button stiff in operation

Fail 28 Jul 2009 30,158 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

indicator / wiper switch insecure

nearside seatbelt release button stiff in operation

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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EVK 792W is a 1981 MG B GT in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1981 MG B GT models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.7% with a typical mileage of 54,908 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 EVK 792W, 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 45 years old, this MG B GT is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of EVK 792W?

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What year was EVK 792W registered?

EVK 792W is a 1981 MG B GT, first registered on 1 February 1981.

Is EVK 792W safe to buy?

The MOT history for EVK 792W shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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