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JCG 7S

1978 MG B GT

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2018
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

88,126 mi
Last recorded88,126 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2017
Typical for 1978 MG B GT48,159 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJCG 7S
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2017 88,126 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front registration plate damaged

o/s/r foot brake and handbrake effort low

Pass 21 Jul 2015 88,093 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front registration plate damaged but not likely to be misread

Fail 8 Jul 2015 88,093 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front registration plate damaged but not likely to be misread

Pass 8 Jul 2014 87,341 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front registration plate damaged but not likely to be misread

n/s/f wheel bearing slightly rough when rotated

Fail 8 Jul 2014 87,341 miles

Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front registration plate damaged but not likely to be misread

n/s/f wheel bearing slightly rough when rotated

Pass 9 Jul 2013 86,162 miles

NO o/s/r seat belt not fitted at time of test

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front registration plate damaged but not likely to be misread

Fail 8 Jul 2013 86,161 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

NO o/s/r seat belt not fitted at time of test

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front registration plate damaged but not likely to be misread

Pass 6 Dec 2011 85,806 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

damage to front number plate

dampness to fuel tank

light switch worn

nearside inner sill front to rear coated in underbody sealant

offside inner sill coated in underbody sealant

offside rear bump stop missing

Fail 5 Dec 2011 85,805 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

damage to front number plate

dampness around fuel tank area

light switch worn

offside rear bumper stop missing

poor repair to offside inner sill front to rear

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 7S is a 1978 MG B GT in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 JCG 7S, 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 JCG 7S registered?

JCG 7S is a 1978 MG B GT, first registered on 1 May 1978.

Is JCG 7S safe to buy?

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