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JNM 103V

1979 MG B GT

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

76,374 mi
Last recorded76,374 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2019
Typical for 1979 MG B GT52,668 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJNM 103V
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2019 76,374 miles

Corrosion to n/s & o/s inner door sills, n/s & o/s front inner wheel arches.

Fail 30 Oct 2019 76,374 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Fuel hose leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Corrosion to n/s & o/s inner door sills, n/s & o/s front inner wheel arches.

Pass 12 Nov 2018 76,140 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2018 76,140 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not working both (3.4 (a))

Pass 10 Nov 2017 75,783 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Lower Steering pivot point has slight play king pin (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 8 Nov 2016 75,095 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 74,912 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2015 89,554 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 7 Nov 2014 74,190 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2013 73,740 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2012 73,620 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2012

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

Pass 9 Nov 2011 72,604 miles

Oil leak

Pass 10 Nov 2010 71,740 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2010 71,740 miles

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

Pass 11 Nov 2009 70,803 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2009 70,803 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 5 Nov 2008 70,180 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2008 70,180 miles

Centre Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 29 Oct 2007 69,622 miles

Some rust in o/s outrigger & front floor

Pass 19 Oct 2006 69,073 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2006 69,073 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Brake cable has a seized clevis joint pivot (3.5.1c)

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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JNM 103V is a 1979 MG B GT in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 JNM 103V, 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

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What year was JNM 103V registered?

JNM 103V is a 1979 MG B GT, first registered on 5 October 1979.

Is JNM 103V safe to buy?

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