MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
72,872 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
slight oil leak gearbox&rear axle
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS
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
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
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)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
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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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