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JFM 227T

1978 MG B GT

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2012
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

96,247 mi
Last recorded96,247 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2011
Typical for 1978 MG B GT48,159 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJFM 227T
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2011 96,247 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2011 96,235 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Feb 2009 96,305 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 95,964 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 95,266 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Mar 2006 93,018 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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JFM 227T is a 1978 MG B GT in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 JFM 227T, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was JFM 227T registered?

JFM 227T is a 1978 MG B GT, first registered on 1 December 1978.

Is JFM 227T safe to buy?

The MOT history for JFM 227T shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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