MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
81,368 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
offside rear hub seal leaking
vehicle in poor condition
Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
rear valance corroded
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
How Reliable is the MG B GT?
Based on 132,623 MOT tests across 14,879 vehicles.
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EWL 850S is a 1978 MG B GT in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.
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 EWL 850S, 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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How do I check the history of EWL 850S?
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What year was EWL 850S registered?
EWL 850S is a 1978 MG B GT, first registered on 11 January 1978.
Is EWL 850S safe to buy?
The MOT history for EWL 850S shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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