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JGH 338T

1979 MG B

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2024
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

44,596 mi
Last recorded44,596 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2023
Typical for 1979 MG B52,384 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJGH 338T
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1979
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2023 44,596 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2022 44,433 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2021 44,257 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2019 44,257 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2018 44,207 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2017 43,642 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 42,734 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 5 Aug 2015 41,373 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 40,114 miles

Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Fail 15 Aug 2014 40,114 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

How Reliable is the MG B?

Based on 191,608 MOT tests across 19,443 vehicles.

78.1%
Pass Rate
381
Miles/Year
63
Year Lifespan
19,443
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 5,224
brake binding 4,089
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 3,715
Stop lamp not working 3,343
Steering rack gaiter split 2,887
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JGH 338T is a 1979 MG B in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 1979 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.5% with a typical mileage of 52,384 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a MG B fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 5,224 recorded failures. If you're considering buying JGH 338T, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG B typically stays on UK roads for around 63 years. At 47 years old, this MG B is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was JGH 338T registered?

JGH 338T is a 1979 MG B, first registered on 12 June 1979.

Is JGH 338T safe to buy?

The MOT history for JGH 338T shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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