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JAK 471W

1980 MG B GT

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2021
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

6,209 mi
Last recorded6,209 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2020
Typical for 1980 MG B GT53,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJAK 471W
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1980
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2020 6,209 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 5,845 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 5,403 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 4,642 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2014 2,064 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2014 2,064 miles

Nearside Front Electrical wiring damaged and bare connector exposed (1.9.2c)

Nearside Front Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Electrical wiring damaged and bare connector exposed (1.9.2c)

Offside Front Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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JAK 471W is a 1980 MG B GT in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1980 MG B GT models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.6% with a typical mileage of 53,854 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 JAK 471W, 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 46 years old, this MG B GT is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was JAK 471W registered?

JAK 471W is a 1980 MG B GT, first registered on 18 September 1980.

Is JAK 471W safe to buy?

The MOT history for JAK 471W shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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