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EAN 880D

1966 MG B GT

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

38,088 mi
Last recorded38,088 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2014
Typical for 1966 MG B GT32,900 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEAN 880D
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1966
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2014 38,088 miles

wiper system play

Fail 13 Mar 2014 38,074 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both headlights deteriorated and bit low on output

rear ex rubberr split

wiper system play

Pass 29 Mar 2012 33,169 miles

front shockers damp

offside rear brake backplate oily

Fail 20 Mar 2012 33,153 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

front shockers damp

offside rear brake backplate oily

Pass 6 Jan 2012 33,002 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2012 33,002 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Dec 2010 32,392 miles

offside rear foot & handbrake need adjusting

Pass 7 Jan 2010 32,215 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 10 Jan 2009 32,031 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2008 31,605 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 30,023 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2006 30,023 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Dec 2005 26,401 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2005 26,401 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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EAN 880D is a 1966 MG B GT in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 1966 MG B GT models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.3% with a typical mileage of 32,900 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 EAN 880D, 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 60 years old, this MG B GT is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EAN 880D registered?

EAN 880D is a 1966 MG B GT, first registered on 21 December 1966.

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