MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
5,257 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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nail in n\s \r tyre
oil leak
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
has slight movement in a lower trunnion n/s
Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Oil leak
n/s/r sill slight damage
Offside Rear Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Oil leak
n/s/r sill slight damage
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)
How Reliable is the MG Mgb?
Based on 26,893 MOT tests across 2,439 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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JBS 542S is a 1978 MG Mgb in Green with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.
Across all 1978 MG Mgb models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.7% with a typical mileage of 44,156 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.
The most common reason a MG Mgb fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 736 recorded failures. If you're considering buying JBS 542S, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The MG Mgb typically stays on UK roads for around 63 years. At 48 years old, this MG Mgb is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check the history of JBS 542S?
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What year was JBS 542S registered?
JBS 542S is a 1978 MG Mgb, first registered on 10 July 1978.
Is JBS 542S safe to buy?
The MOT history for JBS 542S shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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