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JFW 221T

1978 MG B GT

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2017
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

99,433 mi
Last recorded99,433 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2016
Typical for 1978 MG B GT48,159 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJFW 221T
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2016 99,433 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015
Fail 5 Aug 2015

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Jan 2013 98,395 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2012 97,650 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 95,845 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 91,105 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 88,872 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 88,442 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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JFW 221T is a 1978 MG B GT in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 JFW 221T, 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

How do I check the history of JFW 221T?

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What year was JFW 221T registered?

JFW 221T is a 1978 MG B GT, first registered on 11 August 1978.

Is JFW 221T safe to buy?

The MOT history for JFW 221T shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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