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EVU 500T

1979 MG B GT

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2019
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

91,172 mi
Last recorded91,172 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2018
Typical for 1979 MG B GT52,668 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEVU 500T
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1979
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2018 91,172 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2018 91,158 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated has a small hole in it (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 6 Mar 2017 91,024 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 6 Mar 2017 91,024 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 18 Jan 2016 90,895 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2016 90,895 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Dec 2014 90,819 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 87,190 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 87,084 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2012 87,056 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Aug 2011 86,601 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 66,426 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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EVU 500T is a 1979 MG B GT in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 EVU 500T, 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

How do I check the history of EVU 500T?

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What year was EVU 500T registered?

EVU 500T is a 1979 MG B GT, first registered on 1 May 1979.

Is EVU 500T safe to buy?

The MOT history for EVU 500T shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EVU 500T have outstanding finance?

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