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EWL 976S

1978 MG B GT

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2021
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

15,458 mi
Last recorded15,458 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2020
Typical for 1978 MG B GT48,159 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEWL 976S
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2020 15,458 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2020 15,456 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 18 Jul 2017 15,450 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2016 15,420 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2016 15,420 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Pass 23 Dec 2008 15,239 miles

Allocated advisory's are as befor

Fail 22 Dec 2008 15,238 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Oil leak

Steering rack slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

centre x member corroded/damaged

corrosion/holed to a pillar(offside bottom corner windsacreen)

emissions high

fuel tank corroded

general body corrosion to seems

handbrake cable in poor condition(rod corroded)

inner sills/floors corroded

nearside headlight aim low(condensation in headlight)

offside headlight bowl corroded

poor repair to offside outer sill

rear bumper mounting bracket corroded

Pass 31 Oct 2007 14,936 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 14,472 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2005 13,977 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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EWL 976S is a 1978 MG B GT in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 EWL 976S, 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 976S registered?

EWL 976S is a 1978 MG B GT, first registered on 1 April 1978.

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