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EGE 8T

1978 MG B

Yellow Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2017
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

64,105 mi
Last recorded64,105 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2016
Typical for 1978 MG B49,048 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEGE 8T
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1978
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2016 64,105 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2016 64,105 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded subframe (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is fractured steering rack mounting (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 7 Dec 2015 59,773 miles

Offside Front Inner steering arm ball joint slight play

Fail 23 Nov 2015 59,772 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Offside Front Inner steering arm ball joint slight play

Rear wheel bearing has slight play both of (2.6.2)

Pass 15 Oct 2014 57,234 miles

Oil leak

both front steering arm gaitors slightly deteriorated

rear fog lamp not working not required for mot due to age of vehicle

Pass 31 May 2013 56,698 miles
Fail 30 May 2013 56,698 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear fog lamp not working

Pass 16 May 2012 55,647 miles

Engine cooling fan not coming on during test

Headlamp tell tale inoperative

Rear fog lamps not working

Slight play in rear propshaft universal joint

Fail 4 May 2012 55,647 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp tell tale inoperative

Rear fog lamps not working

Slight play in rear propshaft universal joint

Pass 7 May 2011 54,154 miles

O/s/f wiper slightly deteriorated.

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 May 2010 53,003 miles
Fail 8 May 2010 53,003 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Pass 21 May 2009 52,966 miles

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

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

Fail 21 May 2009 52,966 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure (2.4.B.7b)

Pass 11 Jun 2007 49,359 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2007 49,359 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 May 2006 44,780 miles
Fail 9 May 2006 44,780 miles

Front Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

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

Nearside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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EGE 8T is a 1978 MG B in Yellow with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 EGE 8T, 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

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What year was EGE 8T registered?

EGE 8T is a 1978 MG B, first registered on 12 September 1978.

Is EGE 8T safe to buy?

The MOT history for EGE 8T shows 18 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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