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99,203 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides - not excessive
Rear leaf springs corroded
Nearside Rear load compensator leaking slightly
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play both sides upper and lower - possible need greasing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Leaf springs corroded
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play And lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play And lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Leaf springs corroded
Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play upper and lower knuckle joints - possible greasing required (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material by battery housing box (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear leaf springs corroded
Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive tranmistion (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill corrodded badly (6.1.1 (a) (i))
underbody corrosion
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Offside Rear Upper Fuel hose leaking bango to pump leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive tranmistion (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill corrodded badly (6.1.1 (a) (i))
underbody corrosion
Fluid leak, but not excessive engine and transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
corrosion to inner sills appearing
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency is low.
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Body modification likely to adversely affect braking or steering Inner and outer sill panel (6.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Floor in such a condition it is likely to cause loss of control of the vehicle Spring mounting corroded and coming away from floor (6.2.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
slight corrosion nearside rear inner sill
corrosion hole in o/s outer sill
corrosion on both sides by jacking point
corrosion forming on inner and outer sill panels
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
corrosion forming on inner and outer sill panels
Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
heavy corrosion forming on front floor pans and inner sill panels both sides.holed but not near any mounts or brake steering conponants
centre chassis/sills around both jacking points corroded and weakend.
near side floor pan/chassis badly corroded outside of prescribed area.
near side front shock absorber leaking to limit.
near side inner track rod joint worn to the limit.
off side front floor chassis and inner wheel arch excessivly corroded outside of a prescribed area.
small amount of play in near side rear shock absorber pivot.
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
centre chassis/sills around both jacking points corroded and weakend.
near side floor pan/chassis badly corroded outside of prescribed area.
near side front shock absorber leaking to limit.
near side inner track rod joint worn to the limit.
off side front floor chassis and inner wheel arch excessivly corroded outside of a prescribed area.
small amount of play in near side rear shock absorber pivot.
Battery insecure
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
engine oil leak
rear differential leak
underside of body corroded
Nearside Upper Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Battery insecure
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
engine oil leak
rear differential leak
underside of body corroded
floor pans / inners sills corroded in various places
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS
Corrosion to verious parts of chassis / floor pans areas.
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS
Offside front and nearside front floor panel to sills holed by corrosion.
Offside rear tyre tread depth low.
Slight weep from offside rear damper.
Exhaust emissions near limit.
Moderate lift in offside king pin.
Offside front brake hose perishing.
Slight blow from exhaust front pipe.
Slight lift in nearside king pin.
Various areas of underside corroding and starting to get weak.
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JGN 21T is a 1979 MG B GT in Yellow with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.
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 JGN 21T, 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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JGN 21T is a 1979 MG B GT, first registered on 20 April 1979.
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