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JJO 623S

1978 MG B GT

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2017
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

463 mi
Last recorded463 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2017
Typical for 1978 MG B GT48,159 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJJO 623S
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Fail 9 Mar 2017 463 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle box (7.1.2)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement parking brake lever (3.5.1k)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 22% (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' not in the view of the road (8.3.1d)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test rear seats ()

Pass 16 Jan 2016 99,951 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 12 Jan 2016 99,951 miles

Front registration plate not fixed vertically, or as close to vertical as is reasonably practical (6.3.2c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Oct 2014 99,748 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Oct 2014 99,748 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Rear Upper Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Nov 2013 98,919 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2013 98,916 miles

Nearside Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 24 Mar 2006 98,896 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 23 Mar 2006 98,896 miles

Nearside Front Steering column shaft damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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 623S is a 1978 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 44.4%.

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 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 JJO 623S, 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 JJO 623S registered?

JJO 623S is a 1978 MG B GT, first registered on 1 February 1978.

Is JJO 623S safe to buy?

The MOT history for JJO 623S shows 9 tests with a 44.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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