MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
85,240 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Upper Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion and repairs to inner lower sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced surface corrosion to underbody and chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Oil leak, but not excessive oil contaminating steering rack and components (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn slight lift in both front king pins (5.3.4 (a) (i))
cover sills fitted not allowing a full inspection of some components
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion and repairs to inner lower sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced surface corrosion to underbody and chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Oil leak, but not excessive oil contaminating steering rack and components (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn slight lift in both front king pins (5.3.4 (a) (i))
cover sills fitted not allowing a full inspection of some components
fluid round steering rack no leaks detected
oil leak
rear underside corroded
sills and underside corroded
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Fuel pipe leaking to fuel tank (7.2.3)
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
fluid round steering rack no leaks detected
oil leak
rear underside corroded
sills and underside corroded
Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all front bushes (2.4.G.2)
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all front bushes (2.4.G.2)
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Front number plate condition
Rear number plate condition
How Reliable is the MG B GT?
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JIL 8819 is a 1980 MG B GT in Yellow with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
Across all 1980 MG B GT models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.6% with a typical mileage of 53,854 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 JIL 8819, 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 46 years old, this MG B GT is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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JIL 8819 is a 1980 MG B GT, first registered on 1 February 1980.
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