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JNN 623V

1980 MG B GT

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Dec 2020
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

90,922 mi
Last recorded90,922 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2019
Typical for 1980 MG B GT53,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJNN 623V
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1980
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2019 90,922 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear park brake readings low and will need adjustment or repair

Pass 27 Jun 2018 87,823 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2018 87,813 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2017 80,765 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 80,392 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

n/s/r tyre cracking on outter and inner sidewall

o/s/r tyre cracking on outter and inner sidewall

slight play in o/s/f steering rackend

Pass 18 Mar 2010 79,486 miles

edges of cwindscreen going milky

hand brake travel borderline

both rear tyres starting to perrish

corrosion on both side chassis rails borderline

Fail 13 Mar 2010 79,468 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both rear tyres starting to perrish

corrosion on both side chassis rails borderline

edges of cwindscreen going milky

hand brake travel borderline

Pass 24 Mar 2009 78,443 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

all previos welding repairs borderline

hand brake travel borderline

wind screen going milky

Fail 12 Mar 2009 78,417 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

both rear + nearside front tyres perrished on side walls

front suspension lower wishbone mounting bushes perrished

offside rear leaf spring weak

Pass 13 Mar 2008 77,979 miles

Corrosion on both floor outer stiffening panels

Corrosion on front to rear brake pipes

Exhaust loose on mountings

Exhaust very thin and corroded

Front bump stop missing

Front shock absorbers leaking

Front suspension rubber mountings perrished

Nearside rear leaf spring weak

Play on offside steering rack ball joint

travel on handbrake

Pass 12 Mar 2007 77,179 miles

wear in both sides suspension lower bushes borderline

Pass 27 Mar 2006 69,201 miles

slight play in nearside front wheel bearing

slight play in steering mechanism

Fail 21 Mar 2006 69,164 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

slight play in nearside front wheel bearing

slight play in steering mechanism

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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JNN 623V is a 1980 MG B GT in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 JNN 623V, 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 JNN 623V registered?

JNN 623V is a 1980 MG B GT, first registered on 1 May 1980.

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