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JGN 226Y

1982 MG B GT

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2021
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

25,260 mi
Last recorded25,260 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2019
Typical for 1982 MG B GT53,914 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJGN 226Y
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1982
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2019 25,260 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play strong advise (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

underbody heavily undersealed .

Pass 13 Jul 2018 24,650 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jul 2018 24,650 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2017 23,739 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 27 Jun 2017 23,736 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 4 Jul 2016 22,847 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 26 May 2016 22,847 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 5 Jun 2015 21,746 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 24 Apr 2014 20,519 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2014 20,519 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Fail 10 Mar 2014 20,353 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 20 Apr 2013 19,413 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2013 19,410 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 8 Mar 2012 18,165 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 16,795 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 15,565 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2009 15,560 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 10 Nov 2008 13,755 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2007 12,563 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2007 12,561 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Pass 15 Nov 2006 10,762 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2006 10,762 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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JGN 226Y is a 1982 MG B GT in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

Across all 1982 MG B GT models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.7% with a typical mileage of 53,914 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 226Y, 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 44 years old, this MG B GT is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was JGN 226Y registered?

JGN 226Y is a 1982 MG B GT, first registered on 1 August 1982.

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