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EGG 745T

1978 MG B

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

27,842 mi
Last recorded27,842 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2015
Typical for 1978 MG B49,048 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEGG 745T
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1978
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2015 27,842 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

battery tray corroded and rusty

car has thick underseal all underneath

clutch pedal rubber missing

front subframe rusty

gearbox leaking oil

general underside of car rusty

nearside front door rusty

nearside rear road wheel has oil over leaking from axle

sills rusty and corroded

nearside rear tyre cracking on sidewalls

offside rear tyre cracking on sidewalls

Fail 9 Jul 2015 27,842 miles

Offside Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

battery tray corroded and rusty

car has thick underseal all underneath

cluthc pedal rubber missing

front subframe rusty

gearbox leaking oil

nearside front door rusty

nearside rear road wheel has oil over leaking from axle

sills rusty and corroded

nearside rear tyre cracking on sidewalls

offside rear tyre cracking on sidewalls

Pass 4 Aug 2014 27,793 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

fuel pipe perished

underside of car has been undersealed

underside of car is rusty

Pass 5 Jul 2013 27,656 miles

Nearside Inner Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

anti roll bar bushes have play on rear axle

general condtion of car rusty and corroded underneath

inside engine compartment rusty and corroding

nearside rear axle seal leaking

rear chassis rails soft and swollen

rubber missing on clutch pedal

slight play on both rack ball ends

underside of car covered in underseal

Pass 12 Jul 2012 27,488 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

slight play on offside and nearside rack ball ends

Fail 11 Jul 2012 27,488 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

slight play on offside and nearside rack ball ends

Fail 25 Jun 2012 27,467 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

both front and rear number plates starting to deteriorate

general condition of car rusty and covered in underseal

offside front inner wing soft

rear floor pan soft

slight play on nearside rack ball end

Pass 9 Jul 2011 26,700 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2011 26,700 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 21 Jun 2010 26,195 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2009 25,420 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 May 2008 23,809 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 22,415 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 21,046 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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EGG 745T is a 1978 MG B in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 EGG 745T, 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 EGG 745T registered?

EGG 745T is a 1978 MG B, first registered on 6 October 1978.

Is EGG 745T safe to buy?

The MOT history for EGG 745T shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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