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JJB 368W

1980 MG B GT

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2020
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

66,875 mi
Last recorded66,875 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2019
Typical for 1980 MG B GT53,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJJB 368W
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1980
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2019 66,875 miles

windsreen has a couple of small chips ,not in the drivers vision

Pass 18 Oct 2018 66,835 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2016 66,552 miles

stone chip in drivers side front windscreen corner

Fail 26 Oct 2016 66,552 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread cracked (6.3.4b)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

metal clutch pipe corroded

slight lift in nearside front king pin

stone chip in drivers side front windscreen corner

Pass 29 Oct 2015 66,391 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 21 Oct 2014 65,792 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2013 64,647 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

centre exhaust mount broken

Fail 8 Aug 2013 64,647 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

centre exhaust mount broken

Pass 27 Nov 2007 64,631 miles

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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JJB 368W is a 1980 MG B GT in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 JJB 368W, 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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What year was JJB 368W registered?

JJB 368W is a 1980 MG B GT, first registered on 11 December 1980.

Is JJB 368W safe to buy?

The MOT history for JJB 368W shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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