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EWL 552S

1977 MG B GT

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2023
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

2,529 mi
Last recorded2,529 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2022
Typical for 1977 MG B GT49,378 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEWL 552S
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1977
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2022 2,529 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2022 2,529 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 Feb 2018 1,062 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 90,068 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 25,656 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2016 25,655 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering excessive lift (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play steering rack end (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush slight lift (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

How Reliable is the MG B GT?

Based on 132,623 MOT tests across 14,879 vehicles.

74.5%
Pass Rate
458
Miles/Year
60
Year Lifespan
14,879
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 4,350
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 4,119
brake binding 3,855
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 3,693
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 3,413
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EWL 552S is a 1977 MG B GT in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1977 MG B GT models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.6% with a typical mileage of 49,378 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 GT fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 4,350 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EWL 552S, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG B GT typically stays on UK roads for around 60 years. At 49 years old, this MG B GT is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was EWL 552S registered?

EWL 552S is a 1977 MG B GT, first registered on 1 September 1977.

Is EWL 552S safe to buy?

The MOT history for EWL 552S shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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