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JSG 116T

1978 MG B GT

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

36,224 mi
Last recorded36,224 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 1978 MG B GT48,159 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJSG 116T
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 36,224 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2026 36,219 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 Aug 2019 35,903 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2018 35,162 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 33,282 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2017 33,282 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 1 Jul 2016 32,557 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 32,255 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 31,854 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 31,371 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 30,104 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 26,709 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 25,722 miles
Fail 28 May 2010 25,720 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

N/S/R TYRE WALL CRACKED ENGINE OVERHEATING

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 May 2009 24,920 miles

INDICATOR SWITCH INSECURE

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Pass 30 Apr 2008 24,131 miles

N/S/R BUMP STOP RUBBER MISSING OVERHEATING BONNET PULL DEFECTIVE

Pass 30 Apr 2007 23,537 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2007 23,534 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

BONNET STAY BROKEN

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Pass 2 May 2006 22,592 miles
Fail 2 May 2006 22,592 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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JSG 116T is a 1978 MG B GT in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1978 MG B GT models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.9% with a typical mileage of 48,159 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 JSG 116T, 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 48 years old, this MG B GT is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was JSG 116T registered?

JSG 116T is a 1978 MG B GT, first registered on 1 December 1978.

Is JSG 116T safe to buy?

The MOT history for JSG 116T shows 20 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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