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EGC 170T

1978 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2026
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

78,181 mi
Last recorded78,181 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2025
Typical for 1978 MG B49,048 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEGC 170T
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 21 Mar 2025 78,181 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 77,236 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 77,006 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 77,003 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 76,507 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 76,152 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 75,860 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 75,363 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 75,062 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 May 2006 74,525 miles

How Reliable is the MG B?

Based on 191,608 MOT tests across 19,443 vehicles.

78.1%
Pass Rate
381
Miles/Year
63
Year Lifespan
19,443
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 5,224
brake binding 4,089
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 3,715
Stop lamp not working 3,343
Steering rack gaiter split 2,887
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EGC 170T is a 1978 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1978 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.8% with a typical mileage of 49,048 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a MG B fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 5,224 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EGC 170T, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG B typically stays on UK roads for around 63 years. At 48 years old, this MG B is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of EGC 170T?

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What year was EGC 170T registered?

EGC 170T is a 1978 MG B, first registered on 1 August 1978.

Is EGC 170T safe to buy?

The MOT history for EGC 170T shows 10 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EGC 170T have outstanding finance?

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