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JCY 748W

1980 MG B GT

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2020
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

28,199 mi
Last recorded28,199 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2019
Typical for 1980 MG B GT53,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJCY 748W
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1980
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2019 28,199 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2019 28,191 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2013 28,144 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 28,028 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2009 28,028 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Jan 2008 19,887 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2008 19,887 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Position lamp switch insecure (1.1.A.1)

Pass 21 Jan 2008 19,887 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 7,961 miles

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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JCY 748W is a 1980 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 66.7%.

Across all 1980 MG B GT models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.6% with a typical mileage of 53,854 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 JCY 748W, 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 46 years old, this MG B GT is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of JCY 748W?

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What year was JCY 748W registered?

JCY 748W is a 1980 MG B GT, first registered on 1 September 1980.

Is JCY 748W safe to buy?

The MOT history for JCY 748W shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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