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JBV 192S

1978 MG B GT

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

38,013 mi
Last recorded38,013 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2011
Typical for 1978 MG B GT48,159 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJBV 192S
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2011 38,013 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2011 38,006 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Oct 2009 37,409 miles

corrosion on both sidesfloors to sills

Pass 24 Sep 2008 33,722 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 27,797 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 25,240 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2006 25,230 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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JBV 192S is a 1978 MG B GT in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 JBV 192S, 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 JBV 192S registered?

JBV 192S is a 1978 MG B GT, first registered on 18 May 1978.

Is JBV 192S safe to buy?

The MOT history for JBV 192S shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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