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EKJ 529T

1979 MG Mgb

Brown Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

59,760 mi
Last recorded59,760 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2019
Typical for 1979 MG Mgb50,857 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEKJ 529T
MakeMG
ModelMgb
Year1979
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2019 59,760 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2018 59,703 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2017 59,618 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2016 59,592 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2015 59,435 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2014 59,123 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2013 59,062 miles

front wishbone bushes starting to deteriorate

sill covers fitted

Pass 17 Aug 2012 58,449 miles

front wish bone bushes starting to perish

sill covers fitted

slight play in offside front wheel bearing

Fail 15 Aug 2012 58,445 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front wish bone bushes starting to perish

sill covers fitted

slight play in offside front wheel bearing

Pass 16 Jul 2011 56,758 miles

front suspension lower arm bushes perishing

long travel on handbrake lever

sill covers fitted

slight wear in offside front trunnion

Pass 26 Jun 2010 55,555 miles

Oil leak

outer sill covers fitted

slight judder on nearside rear brake

slight play in nearside and offside front wheel bearings

slight play in nearside rear wheel bearing??

slight wear in offside of steering rack

slight wear in offside rear anti-roll bar bush

Pass 25 Jul 2009 54,366 miles

Oil leak

minor leak of gases from front exhaust

sill covers fitted

slight wear in both lower trunnions

Pass 16 Jun 2008 52,631 miles

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

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

bushes on front lower suspension arms deteriorated near to limit

front brakes binding slightly

front cross member starting to corrode

offside front shock absorber leaking slightly

rear brakes slightly out of balance

rear floor starting to corrode

sill covers fitted

slight wear in nearside front king pin

slight wear in steering rack

Pass 15 Jun 2007 52,106 miles

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

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

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

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

front and rear brakes slightly out of balance

front cross member and suspension components starting to corrode

offside front shock absorber leaking near to limit

sill covers fitted

slight wear in nearside front king pin

slight wear in steering rack

Pass 14 Jul 2006 50,589 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2006 50,589 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d)

How Reliable is the MG Mgb?

Based on 26,893 MOT tests across 2,439 vehicles.

77.2%
Pass Rate
382
Miles/Year
63
Year Lifespan
2,439
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 736
Stop lamp not working 551
brake binding 549
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 531
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 460
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EKJ 529T is a 1979 MG Mgb in Brown with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1979 MG Mgb models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.6% with a typical mileage of 50,857 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a MG Mgb fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 736 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EKJ 529T, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Mgb typically stays on UK roads for around 63 years. At 47 years old, this MG Mgb is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EKJ 529T registered?

EKJ 529T is a 1979 MG Mgb, first registered on 1 June 1979.

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