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JFG 729V

1979 MG B GT

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2021
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

79,200 mi
Last recorded79,200 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2019
Typical for 1979 MG B GT52,668 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJFG 729V
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1979
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2019 79,200 miles

N/S steering rack damaged but OK.

Pass 3 Jul 2018 79,126 miles

Nearside Outer Steering rack damaged but ok.

Pass 2 Jun 2017 79,082 miles

Steering rack is damaged but serviceable.

Pass 3 Jun 2016 78,960 miles

Centre Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 2 Apr 2015 78,572 miles

slight damage to steering rack casing

osf tyre perished

rear tyres heavily perished osr close to limit

slight play in front suspension tunions

Fail 19 Mar 2015 78,530 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2013 75,915 miles

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

Fail 6 Aug 2013 75,904 miles

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?

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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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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was JFG 729V registered?

JFG 729V is a 1979 MG B GT, first registered on 1 August 1979.

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