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EWK 199T

1979 MG B GT

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2017
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

83,584 mi
Last recorded83,584 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2016
Typical for 1979 MG B GT52,668 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2016 83,584 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 83,554 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2012 83,430 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2012 83,430 miles

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 31 May 2008 83,394 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 82,922 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2007 82,922 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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EWK 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 71.4%.

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 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 EWK 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 EWK 199T registered?

EWK 199T is a 1979 MG B GT, first registered on 18 April 1979.

Is EWK 199T safe to buy?

The MOT history for EWK 199T 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.

Does EWK 199T have outstanding finance?

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