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JCG 42S

1978 MG B GT

Yellow Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2019
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

60,153 mi
Last recorded60,153 miles
Recorded on14 May 2018
Typical for 1978 MG B GT48,159 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this MG
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJCG 42S
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1978
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 14 May 2018 60,153 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

all 4 tyres old and perishing advise replace soon

Pass 5 Apr 2017 60,139 miles

All tyres old and perishing

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 4 Apr 2016 59,048 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 56,998 miles

Coolant leak

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

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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JCG 42S is a 1978 MG B GT in Yellow with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 JCG 42S, 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

How do I check the history of JCG 42S?

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What year was JCG 42S registered?

JCG 42S is a 1978 MG B GT, first registered on 24 April 1978.

Is JCG 42S safe to buy?

The MOT history for JCG 42S shows 4 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does JCG 42S have outstanding finance?

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