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EWY 545T

1979 MG Mgb Roadster

White Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2025
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

59,168 mi
Last recorded59,168 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2024
Typical for 1979 MG Mgb Roadster63,277 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEWY 545T
MakeMG
ModelMgb Roadster
Year1979
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc
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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2024 59,168 miles

underside of vehicle undersealed

Pass 27 Oct 2023 59,156 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2022 59,151 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn very slight (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Sep 2021 59,146 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Sep 2020 59,143 miles

Spare tyre defective tyre flat ()

Pass 19 Sep 2019 59,125 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front o/s and n/s and n/s rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2018 59,106 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Sep 2018 59,104 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leaking excessively from engine rear of engine suspect oil pressure gauge take off hose (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2017 59,100 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 59,095 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2016 59,094 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 26 Jun 2015 59,092 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Fail 25 Jun 2015 59,092 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Pass 25 Jun 2014 59,056 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 58,805 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 58,771 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2012 58,771 miles

Nearside Leaf spring cracked (2.4.B.1a)

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

Offside Leaf spring deteriorated and seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Pass 2 Jun 2011 58,613 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 57,942 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 57,853 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 57,524 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2008 57,524 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 6 Jun 2007 57,249 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 56,038 miles
Fail 16 May 2006 56,038 miles

Front Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)

Nearside Front Steering column shaft retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

How Reliable is the MG Mgb Roadster?

Based on 1,696 MOT tests across 159 vehicles.

78.9%
Pass Rate
334
Miles/Year
62
Year Lifespan
159
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 52
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 36
Stop lamp not working 33
brake binding 32
position lamp(s) not working 30
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EWY 545T is a 1979 MG Mgb Roadster in White with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

Across all 1979 MG Mgb Roadster models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.0% with a typical mileage of 63,277 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a MG Mgb Roadster fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 52 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EWY 545T, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Mgb Roadster typically stays on UK roads for around 62 years. At 47 years old, this MG Mgb Roadster is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was EWY 545T registered?

EWY 545T is a 1979 MG Mgb Roadster, first registered on 2 March 1979.

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The MOT history for EWY 545T shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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