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JMJ 878V

1979 MG B GT

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests19 (19 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

24,301 mi
Last recorded24,301 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2025
Typical for 1979 MG B GT52,668 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJMJ 878V
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1979
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

19 pass
Pass 23 Aug 2025 24,301 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2024 24,068 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2023 23,936 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2022 23,784 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2019 23,473 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2018 23,275 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2017 23,262 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 23,258 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 23,252 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 23,248 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 23,237 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 23,234 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 23,222 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 23,217 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 23,212 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 23,164 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 23,041 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 22,988 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2005 22,888 miles

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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JMJ 878V is a 1979 MG B GT in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 JMJ 878V, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of JMJ 878V?

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What year was JMJ 878V registered?

JMJ 878V is a 1979 MG B GT, first registered on 7 August 1979.

Is JMJ 878V safe to buy?

The MOT history for JMJ 878V shows 19 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does JMJ 878V have outstanding finance?

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