MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
79,200 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
N/S steering rack damaged but OK.
Nearside Outer Steering rack damaged but ok.
Steering rack is damaged but serviceable.
Centre Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
slight damage to steering rack casing
osf tyre perished
rear tyres heavily perished osr close to limit
slight play in front suspension tunions
Brake servo leaking (3.6.C.1c)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
os door mirror wobbles
osf tyre perished
rear tyres heavily perished osr close to limit
slight damage to steering rack casing
slight play in front suspension tunions
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Prop-shaft universal joint worn
advise condition of nearside front brake hose, when steering lock to lock, should be like offside, recommend check
hazard lights flash slightly fast
nearside front brake pipe close to exhaust system, recommend check
offside handbrake performance lower than nearside
underside of vehicle coated in thick underseal, limiting view
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Prop-shaft universal joint worn
advise condition of nearside front brake hose, when steering lock to lock, should be like offside, recommend check
hazard lights flash slightly fast
nearside front brake pipe close to exhaust system, recommend check
underside of vehicle coated in thick underseal, limiting view
How Reliable is the MG B GT?
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JFG 729V is a 1979 MG B GT in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
Across all 1979 MG B GT models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.9% with a typical mileage of 52,668 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 JFG 729V, 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 47 years old, this MG B GT is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was JFG 729V registered?
JFG 729V is a 1979 MG B GT, first registered on 1 August 1979.
Is JFG 729V safe to buy?
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