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JMT 218W

1980 MG B GT

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

75,996 mi
Last recorded75,996 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2025
Typical for 1980 MG B GT53,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJMT 218W
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1980
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2025 75,996 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2021 74,470 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2021 74,447 miles

Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps (4.1.3 (b))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2020 73,674 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2019 72,771 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2019 72,762 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 11 Aug 2017 71,092 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 69,212 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2016 69,194 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 17 Aug 2015 67,017 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 66,238 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 65,366 miles

chip in screen less than 10mm outside zone A

tyre side walls starting to crack on all four wheels

Pass 15 Jun 2012 65,310 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 65,156 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 64,657 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 63,425 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 62,548 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2008 62,548 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 15 Jun 2007 61,889 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 61,379 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2005 60,857 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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JMT 218W is a 1980 MG B GT in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

Across all 1980 MG B GT models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.6% with a typical mileage of 53,854 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 JMT 218W, 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 46 years old, this MG B GT is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was JMT 218W registered?

JMT 218W is a 1980 MG B GT, first registered on 19 September 1980.

Is JMT 218W safe to buy?

The MOT history for JMT 218W shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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