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JFC 944W

1980 MG B GT

Yellow Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2021
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

47,138 mi
Last recorded47,138 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2020
Typical for 1980 MG B GT53,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJFC 944W
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1980
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2020 47,138 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2019 46,558 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2018 45,742 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 44,662 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Sep 2016 43,560 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 42,481 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 41,374 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 39,861 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 38,241 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 36,790 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 35,049 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 33,452 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 31,658 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 29,614 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2007 29,614 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 16 Oct 2006 27,545 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2005 25,782 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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JFC 944W is a 1980 MG B GT in Yellow with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 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 JFC 944W, 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 JFC 944W?

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What year was JFC 944W registered?

JFC 944W is a 1980 MG B GT, first registered on 1 August 1980.

Is JFC 944W safe to buy?

The MOT history for JFC 944W shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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