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JGU 888D

1966 MG B GT

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

92,424 mi
Last recorded92,424 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2017
Typical for 1966 MG B GT32,900 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJGU 888D
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1966
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2017 92,424 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases system slight corrosion (7.1.2)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Pass 25 Oct 2016 92,357 miles

Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

exhaust corroded

Fail 17 Oct 2016 92,357 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Nearside Rear brake slightly binding

exhaust corroded

exhaust rubbing on cross member

Pass 15 Aug 2016 92,315 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 92,310 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2014 32,310 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Oct 2012 91,142 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2011 90,403 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 28 Oct 2010 90,263 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Nov 2009 89,104 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2008 88,727 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 87,433 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2006 84,804 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2005 84,176 miles

slight noise from offside front wheel bearing

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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JGU 888D is a 1966 MG B GT in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1966 MG B GT models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.3% with a typical mileage of 32,900 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 JGU 888D, 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 60 years old, this MG B GT is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was JGU 888D registered?

JGU 888D is a 1966 MG B GT, first registered on 4 October 1966.

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