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EWL 614S

1977 MG B GT

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2020
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

98,306 mi
Last recorded98,306 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2019
Typical for 1977 MG B GT49,378 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEWL 614S
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1977
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2019 98,306 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2019 98,302 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leaking excessively from transmission diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2018 97,328 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2017 96,061 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2016 95,137 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2015 93,869 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2014 91,236 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2012 91,218 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 90,836 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 90,207 miles

Oil leak

exhaust rusty

non-standard brake hoses fitted

offside rear anti-roll bar bush starting to split and perish

slight lift in both front king pins

Pass 16 Jan 2009 89,441 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

non standard brake hoses fitted

Pass 7 Jan 2008 87,863 miles

Oil leak

exhaust rusty

non standard flexable brake hoses fitted

slight play in offside rear anti-roll bar bushes

Fail 4 Jan 2008 87,836 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak

exhaust rusty

non standard flexable brake hoses fitted

slight play in offside rear anti-roll bar bushes

Pass 11 Jan 2007 83,754 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2006 80,336 miles

Both dip lights low.

Inner front wishbone bushes poor.

Rear anti-roll bar bushes at body starting to delaminate.

Surface corrosion to rear main, and transverse brake pipes.

Up/down movement in n/s/f king pin. †

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 614S is a 1977 MG B GT in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 614S, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EWL 614S registered?

EWL 614S is a 1977 MG B GT, first registered on 19 October 1977.

Is EWL 614S safe to buy?

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