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JFV 220S

1978 MG B GT

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2024
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

10,788 mi
Last recorded10,788 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2023
Typical for 1978 MG B GT48,159 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJFV 220S
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1978
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2023 10,788 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2012 10,386 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 28 Apr 2010 8,534 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 7,546 miles
Fail 6 May 2009 7,537 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 9 Jun 2008 6,347 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2007 4,858 miles

Offside Front Lower Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Aug 2005 2,634 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2005 2,633 miles

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

Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Seat belt attachment fitting fractured (5.2.3)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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JFV 220S is a 1978 MG B GT in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 JFV 220S, 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 JFV 220S registered?

JFV 220S is a 1978 MG B GT, first registered on 4 July 1978.

Is JFV 220S safe to buy?

The MOT history for JFV 220S shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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