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JHS 964T

1979 MG Mgb GT

Red Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2013
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

6,526 mi
Last recorded6,526 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2013
Typical for 1979 MG Mgb GT32,044 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJHS 964T
MakeMG
ModelMgb GT
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 3 Aug 2013 6,526 miles

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

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

Offside outer floor corroded

Pass 11 Jul 2012 6,103 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 6,096 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 6,000 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 12 May 2008 5,987 miles

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

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 10 May 2007 5,447 miles
Fail 9 May 2007 5,447 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Pass 25 Oct 2006 5,395 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2006

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

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

Offside Rear Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

How Reliable is the MG Mgb GT?

Based on 3,633 MOT tests across 342 vehicles.

74.8%
Pass Rate
484
Miles/Year
60
Year Lifespan
342
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 113
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 108
brake binding 88
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 70
Stop lamp not working 69
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JHS 964T is a 1979 MG Mgb GT in Red with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1979 MG Mgb GT models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.4% with a typical mileage of 32,044 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 Mgb GT fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 113 recorded failures. If you're considering buying JHS 964T, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Mgb GT typically stays on UK roads for around 60 years. At 47 years old, this MG Mgb GT is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was JHS 964T registered?

JHS 964T is a 1979 MG Mgb GT, first registered on 22 June 1979.

Is JHS 964T safe to buy?

The MOT history for JHS 964T shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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