MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
87,742 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Fuel hose leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
all four tyres - outer side-walls perished and starting to crack
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Osr tyre perishing.
Centre exhaust rubber broken.
Rear rubber axle straps deteriorating.
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Centre exhaust rubber broken.
Osr tyre perishing.
Rear rubber axle straps deteriorating.
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
rear diff area noisey
slight play in nearside front wheel bearing
Headlamp switch insecure (1.7.1)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
rear diff area noisey
slight play in nearside front wheel bearing
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
slight play in offside rear wheel bearing
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
slight play in offside rear wheel bearing
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
knock on steering/suspension
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)
How Reliable is the MG B GT?
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JTU 55T is a 1979 MG B GT in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.
Across all 1979 MG B GT models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.9% with a typical mileage of 52,668 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 JTU 55T, 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 47 years old, this MG B GT is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was JTU 55T registered?
JTU 55T is a 1979 MG B GT, first registered on 1 January 1979.
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