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OEC 857V

1979 MG B GT

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

35,791 mi
Last recorded35,791 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2025
Typical for 1979 MG B GT52,668 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOEC 857V
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1979
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2025 35,791 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2024 34,706 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2023 33,396 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2021 32,101 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 31,745 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2018 31,731 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported clamp (7.1.1)

Pass 4 Mar 2017 31,489 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 30,986 miles

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

offside rear brake has a slight bind

Pass 11 Jun 2013 30,566 miles

REAR DIFF HAS A SEEPAGE OF FLUID

Pass 22 Jun 2012 29,472 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 28,607 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 27,882 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 27,150 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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OEC 857V is a 1979 MG B GT in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 OEC 857V, 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

How do I check the history of OEC 857V?

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What year was OEC 857V registered?

OEC 857V is a 1979 MG B GT, first registered on 17 September 1979.

Is OEC 857V safe to buy?

The MOT history for OEC 857V shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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