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JJO 340W

1980 MG B GT

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2019
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

52,074 mi
Last recorded52,074 miles
Recorded on18 May 2018
Typical for 1980 MG B GT53,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJJO 340W
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1980
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 May 2018 52,074 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 51,698 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 51,188 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2014 50,683 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 49,873 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 49,753 miles

engine oil leaks

Pass 21 Apr 2009 48,949 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2009 48,945 miles

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

Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 2 Apr 2008 48,002 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2008 96,106 miles

Brake has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Brake servo vacuum pipe collapsed (3.6.C.1b)

Pass 5 Apr 2007 47,710 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Apr 2006 47,619 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2006 47,613 miles

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

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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JJO 340W is a 1980 MG B GT in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 JJO 340W, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was JJO 340W registered?

JJO 340W is a 1980 MG B GT, first registered on 1 September 1980.

Is JJO 340W safe to buy?

The MOT history for JJO 340W shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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