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ETA 533T

1978 MG B

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2023
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

78,870 mi
Last recorded78,870 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2022
Typical for 1978 MG B49,048 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationETA 533T
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2022 78,870 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) BOTH

Fail 4 Apr 2022 78,870 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) BOTH

Pass 16 Apr 2021 78,855 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 78,835 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Fail 10 Oct 2017 78,822 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Inner Ball joint has excessive play steering tie rod (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded boot floor (2.4.A.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Pass 4 Oct 2016 78,639 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 78,512 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2015 78,512 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Sep 2014 78,462 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 78,384 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 Oct 2012 78,271 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 17 Oct 2011 78,176 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Oct 2011 78,176 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2010 78,110 miles

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 21 Oct 2009 77,992 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2009 77,989 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2008 77,749 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 77,487 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2007 77,487 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Oct 2006 77,194 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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ETA 533T is a 1978 MG B in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 ETA 533T, 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 ETA 533T?

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What year was ETA 533T registered?

ETA 533T is a 1978 MG B, first registered on 31 December 1978.

Is ETA 533T safe to buy?

The MOT history for ETA 533T shows 20 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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