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JLA 304V

1979 MG B GT

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2025
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

21,629 mi
Last recorded21,629 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2024
Typical for 1979 MG B GT52,668 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJLA 304V
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1979
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2024 21,629 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2023 21,054 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2022 20,447 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2021 20,394 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 20,181 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2008 20,180 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn linkage (2.7.4)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 May 2007 17,219 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage (2.7.4)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 6 Jun 2006 17,061 miles
Fail 31 May 2006 17,061 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both rear tyres sidewalls cracking

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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JLA 304V is a 1979 MG B GT in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1979 MG B GT models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.9% with a typical mileage of 52,668 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 JLA 304V, 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 47 years old, this MG B GT is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was JLA 304V registered?

JLA 304V is a 1979 MG B GT, first registered on 1 August 1979.

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