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JTL 184T

1978 MG B GT

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2018
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

64,764 mi
Last recorded64,764 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2017
Typical for 1978 MG B GT48,159 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJTL 184T
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2017 64,764 miles

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (2.4.B.1a)

Fail 17 May 2017 64,762 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2-3mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (2.4.B.1a)

Rear exhaust clamp broken

Pass 16 Apr 2015 62,582 miles

Oil leak

Fail 19 Nov 2014 62,519 miles

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

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

Pass 6 Nov 2013 58,226 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

various front suspension rubbers deteriorating but serviceable various areas of corrosion

Fail 31 Oct 2013 58,224 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

various front suspension rubbers deteriorating but serviceable various areas of corrosion

Pass 11 Jul 2012 54,425 miles

front discs corroded

rear tyres have some minor perishing cracks in the side walls

Fail 11 Jul 2012 54,425 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front discs corroded

rear tyres have some minor perishing cracks in the side walls

Pass 9 Oct 2008 53,858 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2008 53,858 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 29 Jan 2007 53,616 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

engine oil leak

nearside jacking point corroded

offside front track rod slight play

rear diff seal leaking

rear fuel hose perished(fuel tank to metal pipe)

slight oil leak from overdrive

Pass 28 Jan 2006 50,788 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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JTL 184T is a 1978 MG B GT in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 JTL 184T, 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.

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What year was JTL 184T registered?

JTL 184T is a 1978 MG B GT, first registered on 31 December 1978.

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