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EWL 783S

1977 MG B GT

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

8,065 mi
Last recorded8,065 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 1977 MG B GT49,378 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEWL 783S
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1977
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 8,065 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

rear leaf springs corroded

Pass 20 Aug 2024 8,014 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Aug 2024 8,006 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2023 7,965 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

leaf springs corroded

Pass 9 Aug 2022 7,917 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2021 7,866 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2020 7,824 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

front and rear subframe rusty

rear leaf springs very rusty

suspension bushes cracking

Pass 14 Aug 2019 7,753 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Leaf spring shackle bracket damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

front subframe and rear rusty

suspension bushes slight cracking

Pass 13 Aug 2018 7,718 miles

leaf springs rusty

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

general surface rust all over

Pass 9 Aug 2017 7,567 miles

Oil leak ()

surface rust all over wax oil rubber insert between rear leaf spring deteraited

Fail 4 Aug 2017 7,567 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high both fromts (1.8)

Oil leak ()

surface rust all over wax oil rubber insert between rear leaf spring deteraited

Pass 4 Aug 2016 7,460 miles

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened slightly corroded and rubbers cracking (2.4.B.1a)

brake pipes coverd in grease

general surface rust

oil leak

Pass 5 Aug 2015 7,306 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

brake pipes have been greased

feul line slight cooroded

leaf springs corroded

rear diff oil leak

Pass 8 Aug 2014 7,049 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Fail 28 Jul 2014 7,049 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Offside Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Pass 2 Aug 2013 6,940 miles

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

Oil leak

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Pass 9 Aug 2012 6,839 miles

o/s f top susspention bush cracked

Fail 2 Aug 2012 6,839 miles

Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s f top susspention bush cracked

Pass 21 Jul 2009 6,761 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 20 Jul 2009 6,761 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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 783S is a 1977 MG B GT in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 783S, 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 783S registered?

EWL 783S is a 1977 MG B GT, first registered on 21 December 1977.

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