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JPM 703V

1980 MG B GT

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

28,754 mi
Last recorded28,754 miles
Recorded on20 May 2025
Typical for 1980 MG B GT53,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJPM 703V
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1980
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 May 2025 28,754 miles
Pass 15 May 2024 28,520 miles
Pass 12 May 2023 28,167 miles
Pass 16 May 2022 28,013 miles
Pass 17 May 2021 27,860 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2020 27,686 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2019 27,435 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2018 27,160 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 27,076 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2017 27,076 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 8 Jul 2016 26,706 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2016 26,706 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Jul 2015 23,706 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2015 23,706 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2014 23,287 miles

Oil leak

Vacum brake hose deteoreted

o/s rear foglamp not working

o/s/f Shock absorbers not working

Fail 7 Jul 2014 23,287 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Vacum brake hose deteoreted

o/s rear foglamp not working

o/s/f Shock absorbers not working

Pass 8 Jul 2013 23,161 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 20,339 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 18 Aug 2011 18,291 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2010 18,025 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2010 18,024 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Oct 2009 17,675 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2009 17,667 miles

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

Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 23 Sep 2008 17,015 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 16,605 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 16,156 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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JPM 703V is a 1980 MG B GT in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 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 JPM 703V, 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

How do I check the history of JPM 703V?

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What year was JPM 703V registered?

JPM 703V is a 1980 MG B GT, first registered on 11 March 1980.

Is JPM 703V safe to buy?

The MOT history for JPM 703V shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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