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EVR 848T

1978 MG B GT

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

21,471 mi
Last recorded21,471 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2016
Typical for 1978 MG B GT48,159 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEVR 848T
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1978
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2016 21,471 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Jul 2016 21,419 miles

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

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings boot floor (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings boot floor (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front window tinted

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

oil leak

Pass 29 Jul 2015 21,181 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 20,539 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2014 20,534 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2013 20,103 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 18,550 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2012 18,353 miles

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)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed and action impaired (2.4.B.1c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Pass 13 Apr 2011 14,624 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Fail 11 Apr 2011 14,620 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Fail 15 Apr 2010 10,838 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 15 Apr 2010 10,838 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 6 Apr 2009 6,488 miles

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2008 3,884 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2008 3,807 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Jun 2007 2,643 miles
Fail 21 May 2007 2,624 miles

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

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

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

Offside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 1 Jun 2006 1,919 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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EVR 848T is a 1978 MG B GT in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 EVR 848T, 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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EVR 848T is a 1978 MG B GT, first registered on 31 December 1978.

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