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JAZ 2154

1978 MG B GT

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2018
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

84,698 mi
Last recorded84,698 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2019
Typical for 1978 MG B GT48,159 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJAZ 2154
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 30 Oct 2019 84,698 miles

Lower Steering system fouling uj fouled by engine front plate and also fouling o/s box chassis.. (2.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement split.. engine resting on strg. column uj (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure off top adjuster mtg (4.1.1 (c))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine front timing case seal area.. sump..... fluid at clutch/bell housing area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake inoperative on one side n/s/r155kgf... o/s/r 80kgf (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded both front springs not supporting body weight ... front suspension requires upgrade (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Hazard warning switch faulty broken (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess split (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front washer jet not putting water to screen

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt outer small boot split / perished (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel is strg wheel top nut tight? (2.3 (a) (i))

no dash /gauges back lights operative

wiper stalk stiff operation/not always making connection

Pass 27 Oct 2017 58,366 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both reflectors corroded (1.7.5a)

Front both coil springs weak/lower

Nearside Front Outer Steering rack gaiter deteriorated rubber cover perished// silicone filled (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured red lense faded. now closer to orange (1.1.A.3e)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both 2mm.. (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear diff. noises?

Fail 18 Oct 2017 58,365 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively arm tension springs weak (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush koni (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Brake clevis joint has restricted free movement seized (3.5.1k)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play collapsed/rough (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both reflectors corroded (1.7.5a)

Front both coil springs weak/lower

Nearside Front Outer Steering rack gaiter deteriorated rubber cover perished// silicone filled (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured red lense faded. now closer to orange (1.1.A.3e)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both 2mm.. (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear diff. noises?

Pass 20 Oct 2016 45,086 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2016 45,086 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported mtg. broken (7.1.1)

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 50% (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort 65% imbalance (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Brake cable has a seized clevis joint pivot (3.5.1c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

rear brake recording little or no effort both out of adjustment (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 30 Sep 2015 31,847 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 Oct 2014 31,717 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 3 Oct 2013 31,515 miles

Engine oil level is on minimum

Slight oil leak from engine, sump area

Pass 11 Oct 2012 30,918 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Lower Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside front tyre is starting to wear on the inner edge

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 11 Oct 2012 30,918 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Lower Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside front tyre is starting to wear on the inner edge

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 18 Sep 2012 30,912 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Sep 2006 26,142 miles

SLIGHT MOVEMENT IN BOTH FRONT SUSPENSION TOP KING PIN BUSHES †N/S/R TYRE SIDEWALL STARTING TO CRACK

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 2154 is a 1978 MG B GT in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 JAZ 2154, 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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JAZ 2154 is a 1978 MG B GT, first registered on 1 March 1978.

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