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JLW 111V

1979 MG B GT

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2019
Tests23 (12 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate52.2%

Mileage

93,277 mi
Last recorded93,277 miles
Recorded on4 May 2018
Typical for 1979 MG B GT52,668 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJLW 111V
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1979
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 11 fail
Pass 4 May 2018 93,277 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2017 93,253 miles

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)

Fail 18 Apr 2017 93,249 miles

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)

Pass 27 Apr 2016 92,896 miles

This car is getting very rusty in bodywork

engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Fail 26 Apr 2016 92,896 miles

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)

Pass 6 Mar 2015 92,643 miles

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

Fail 5 Mar 2015 92,637 miles

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

Fail 7 Mar 2014 92,441 miles

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)

Pass 7 Mar 2014 92,441 miles

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)

Pass 4 Mar 2013 91,906 miles

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

Fail 9 Mar 2012 91,335 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2012 91,335 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2011 90,895 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2011 90,889 miles

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

Fail 22 Feb 2010 90,680 miles

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)

Pass 22 Feb 2010 90,680 miles

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)

Pass 19 Feb 2009 90,293 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2009 90,293 miles

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

Fail 26 Feb 2008 89,902 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2008 89,902 miles

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

Fail 5 Feb 2008 89,898 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2006 89,085 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2006 89,085 miles

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)

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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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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