MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
91,437 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an upper wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of a lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Front Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an upper wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)
Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
How Reliable is the MG B GT?
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JGB 857T is a 1979 MG B GT in Yellow with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 JGB 857T, 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 JGB 857T registered?
JGB 857T is a 1979 MG B GT, first registered on 25 May 1979.
Is JGB 857T safe to buy?
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