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EWL 850S

1978 MG B GT

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2025
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

81,368 mi
Last recorded81,368 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2024
Typical for 1978 MG B GT48,159 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEWL 850S
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2024 81,368 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Jul 2022 80,180 miles
Pass 17 May 2021 80,116 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2020 79,896 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2018 79,409 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2018 79,409 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 8 May 2015 79,392 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 79,376 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Jul 2012 78,388 miles

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)

Pass 9 Aug 2011 77,177 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 14 Aug 2010 75,235 miles

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)

Pass 8 Jul 2008 75,219 miles

offside rear hub seal leaking

vehicle in poor condition

Pass 27 Jun 2007 74,924 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2007 74,917 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2005 74,414 miles

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.

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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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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What year was EWL 850S registered?

EWL 850S is a 1978 MG B GT, first registered on 11 January 1978.

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