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JPF 301V

1980 MG B GT

Blue Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2022
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

11,055 mi
Last recorded11,055 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2021
Typical for 1980 MG B GT53,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJPF 301V
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1980
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2021 11,055 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 24 May 2019 10,898 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 10,543 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 9,534 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 8,263 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2015 7,406 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 2 May 2014 6,418 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2012 6,173 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 4,928 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 4,594 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2009 3,766 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 2,519 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2008 2,519 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2007 2,204 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 1,811 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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JPF 301V is a 1980 MG B GT in Blue with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 JPF 301V, 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 JPF 301V registered?

JPF 301V is a 1980 MG B GT, first registered on 10 June 1980.

Is JPF 301V safe to buy?

The MOT history for JPF 301V shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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