MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
93,277 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Bush in anti roll bar link (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Lower Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Offside Front Lower Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Oil on NS rear brake back plate
Drivers seat adjuster stiff
Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush Top joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front King pin slight play
Nearside Rear Axle back plate covered in gear oil
Nearside Rear end of outter body sill getting rusted
Offside Front King pin slight play
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Floor pan front (6.1.B.2)
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Floor pan to inner sill and seat mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Drivers seat adjuster stiff
Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush Top joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front King pin slight play
Nearside Rear Axle back plate covered in gear oil
Nearside Rear end of outter body sill getting rusted
Offside Front King pin slight play
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
This car is getting very rusty in bodywork
engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
This car is getting very rusty in bodywork
engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)
N/S front chassis leg patch welded repaired
N/S front inner wing under bonnet rusted and holed
N/S headlamp aim set at min height
N/S rear brake back plate damp with oil
N/S rear wing in front of rear sill getting rusted
O/S front body floor pan getting rusted
O/S front inner wing under bonnet rusted and holed
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
one bulb not working in N/S number plate light
rear brakes slight imbalance
rear bumper box section badly rusted
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
N/S front chassis leg patch welded repaired
N/S front inner wing under bonnet rusted and holed
N/S headlamp aim set at min height
N/S rear brake back plate damp with oil
N/S rear wing in front of rear sill getting rusted
O/S front body floor pan getting rusted
O/S front inner wing under bonnet rusted and holed
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
one bulb not working in N/S number plate light
rear brakes slight imbalance
rear bumper box section badly rusted
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
N/S head lamp aim set to lowest limit
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
accident damage to N/S front chassis leg
both front body inner wings under bonnet getting rusted
widscreen around outter edge getting misted and deteriorated
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
both front inner wings under bonnet getting rusted
slight play in O/S front king pin
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
both front inner wings under bonnet getting rusted
slight play in O/S front king pin
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
O/S front inner wing under wheel arch rusted and holed
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
O/S rear axlebump stop rusted and missing
O/S steering track rod end gaiter split
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
both front engine mountings rubbers split away
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)
Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
N/S steering rack mounting welded repaired
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
O/S and N/S rear light lens cracked
O/S front anti roll bar link bushes worn
O/S steering rack boot perished
engine oil leaks
no rear fog lamp fitted
no seatbelts fitted to rear
no side repeater lights fitted
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)
brake servo hose perrishing/split
fuel cap seal worn
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)
brake servo hose perrishing/split
fuel cap seal worn
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Nearside Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Upper Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)
Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
o/s n/s inner front floor pans corroded
steering slightly stiff in rack
Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Front Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear Service brake application uneven across the axle (3.7.D.2b)
Rear Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
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JLW 111V is a 1979 MG B GT in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.2%.
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 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 JLW 111V, 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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JLW 111V is a 1979 MG B GT, first registered on 12 September 1979.
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