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JTU 55T

1979 MG B GT

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2021
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

87,742 mi
Last recorded87,742 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2020
Typical for 1979 MG B GT52,668 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJTU 55T
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1979
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2020 87,742 miles

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))

Fail 19 Nov 2020 87,742 miles

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))

Pass 19 Jun 2019 87,681 miles

all four tyres - outer side-walls perished and starting to crack

Pass 28 Jun 2018 87,581 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2018 87,581 miles

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))

Pass 20 Jun 2017 87,393 miles

Osr tyre perishing.

Centre exhaust rubber broken.

Rear rubber axle straps deteriorating.

Fail 15 Jun 2017 87,393 miles

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.

Pass 8 Jun 2016 87,249 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2016 87,247 miles

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)

Pass 10 Jun 2015 87,141 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 86,665 miles

rear diff area noisey

slight play in nearside front wheel bearing

Fail 17 Jun 2014 86,665 miles

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

Fail 22 Aug 2013 86,559 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Aug 2013 86,559 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 86,492 miles

slight play in offside rear wheel bearing

Fail 6 Aug 2012 86,490 miles

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

Fail 11 Aug 2011 86,248 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Aug 2011 86,248 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2010 85,381 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 15 Jul 2010 85,381 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 85,283 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 85,261 miles

knock on steering/suspension

Pass 28 Jul 2006 85,194 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2006 85,193 miles

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?

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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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.

Is JTU 55T safe to buy?

The MOT history for JTU 55T shows 24 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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