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JHG 275S

1978 MG B GT

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

29,834 mi
Last recorded29,834 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2019
Typical for 1978 MG B GT48,159 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJHG 275S
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2019 29,834 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 29,591 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2018 29,581 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Mar 2017 29,449 miles

play/lift in both front trunions

Pass 8 Mar 2016 29,270 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 29,087 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 28,720 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 28,250 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 27,689 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 25,941 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2011 25,941 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Mar 2010 24,043 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 23,340 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 21,850 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2008 21,850 miles

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

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

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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JHG 275S is a 1978 MG B GT in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1978 MG B GT models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.9% with a typical mileage of 48,159 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 JHG 275S, 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 48 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 JHG 275S registered?

JHG 275S is a 1978 MG B GT, first registered on 1 July 1978.

Is JHG 275S safe to buy?

The MOT history for JHG 275S shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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