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JBR 385T

1978 MG B GT

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2019
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

72,872 mi
Last recorded72,872 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2018
Typical for 1978 MG B GT48,159 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJBR 385T
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1978
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2018 72,872 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 72,559 miles

Central Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front both kingpins have slight lift

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

Oil leak

front to rear fuel pipe corroded

Pass 28 Apr 2016 72,085 miles

slight oil leak gearbox&rear axle

Pass 1 May 2015 70,966 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 70,866 miles
Fail 9 May 2013 70,866 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Pass 14 Jul 2011 70,652 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2011 70,645 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Fail 31 Mar 2011 70,642 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Oil leak from diff

Slight free play in track rods

body is excessively undersealed underneath unable to see any corrosion

engine runs lumpy at idle

mark on osr panel

Fail 28 Mar 2011 70,640 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Oil leak from diff

Slight free play in track rods

body is excessively undersealed underneath unable to see any corrosion

engine runs lumpy at idle

mark on osr panel

Pass 10 Apr 2007 69,373 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Feb 2006 69,042 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2006 69,041 miles

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

Nearside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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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JBR 385T is a 1978 MG B GT in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 JBR 385T, 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 JBR 385T registered?

JBR 385T is a 1978 MG B GT, first registered on 1 August 1978.

Is JBR 385T safe to buy?

The MOT history for JBR 385T shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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