MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
81,284 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front and rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front and rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Offside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Slight lift in O/Side King Pin
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
O/S/King pin slight lift
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
O/S/King pin slight lift
Oil leak
wipers dont go to rest position
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Oil leak
wipers dont go to rest position
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)
brake caliper securing device loose (3.5.1j)
rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)
How Reliable is the MG B GT?
Based on 132,623 MOT tests across 14,879 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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GJX 220S is a 1978 MG B GT in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.
Across all 1978 MG B GT models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.9% with a typical mileage of 48,159 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 GJX 220S, 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 48 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 GJX 220S registered?
GJX 220S is a 1978 MG B GT, first registered on 8 March 1978.
Is GJX 220S safe to buy?
The MOT history for GJX 220S shows 18 tests with a 61.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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