MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
94,841 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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front coil springs rusty
offside center out rigger rusty
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
front coil springs rusty
offside center out rigger rusty
Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
Rear Rear fog lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.3.2b)
both front wings rusty
both rear axle straps weak
both rear chassis rusty
front sub frame rusty
offside front outer sill corroded
offside under body panel corroded
offside under wheel arches covered
slight rust on all brake pipes
slight rust on both rear under wheel arches
stops on both front seat belts web
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
Rear Rear fog lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.3.2b)
both front wings rusty
both rear axle straps weak
both rear chassis rusty
front sub frame rusty
offside front outer sill corroded
offside under body panel corroded
offside under wheel arches covered
slight rust on all brake pipes
slight rust on both rear under wheel arches
stops on both front seat belts web
both rear leaf springs weak and rusty
front coil spring and front sub frame rusty
offside front flooring rusty
offside outer sill rusty
rear exhaust clamp missing
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting worn and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)
Offside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
both rear leaf springs weak and rusty
front coil spring and front sub frame rusty
offside front flooring rusty
offside outer sill rusty
rear exhaust clamp missing
Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
indicators flash slow
long traver on hand brake
nearside front lower king pin bush has slight wear
offside fronr lower suspension arm outer bolt holes elongated
offside outer sill corroded
offside under body panels corroded
Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
both front coil springs corroded
engine & gear box oil leak
both front wheel arches starting to corrode
front brake pads worn low
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
front brake pads worn low
offside rear and both sides front inner wheel arch areas heavily corroded and weak reccomend attention
Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
front bump stop weak
Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
front bump stop weak
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
How Reliable is the MG B GT?
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JTG 979N is a 1975 MG B GT in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
Across all 1975 MG B GT models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.0% with a typical mileage of 46,418 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 JTG 979N, 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 51 years old, this MG B GT is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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JTG 979N is a 1975 MG B GT, first registered on 22 May 1975.
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