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JAZ 1711

1978 MG B GT

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2023
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

98,276 mi
Last recorded98,276 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2022
Typical for 1978 MG B GT48,159 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJAZ 1711
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1978
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2022 98,276 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 17 Aug 2022 98,276 miles

Fuel system component leaking pump (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 May 2019 98,129 miles

Offside Rear outer sill corroded

Pass 28 Jul 2017 98,126 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2016 98,062 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 98,015 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 97,943 miles

both rear leaf springs corroded

o/s/r outer sill corroded

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

Pass 8 Jul 2013 97,885 miles

Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

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

offside rear outer sill rusting

Pass 28 Jun 2012 97,075 miles

Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

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

emissions high

headlamp switch not always working

offside directional indicators slow

Pass 3 Mar 2011 96,811 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2010 96,315 miles

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

Offside Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

offside indicator flashing rate slow, on min rate of 60 per minute

Pass 14 Nov 2008 95,848 miles

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

Fail 6 Nov 2008 95,848 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2007 95,232 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

c/o at 5.9 %

Pass 6 Nov 2006 94,288 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 6 Oct 2005 93,824 miles

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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JAZ 1711 is a 1978 MG B GT in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 JAZ 1711, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was JAZ 1711 registered?

JAZ 1711 is a 1978 MG B GT, first registered on 12 January 1978.

Is JAZ 1711 safe to buy?

The MOT history for JAZ 1711 shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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