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JUE 606V

1979 MG B GT

Brown Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

89,089 mi
Last recorded89,089 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2019
Typical for 1979 MG B GT52,668 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJUE 606V
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1979
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2019 89,089 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edges

slight lift in n/s/f king pin

Fail 17 Jun 2019 89,088 miles

Front Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Position lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation (4.2.2 (a))

front tyres wearing on inner edges

slight lift in n/s/f king pin

Pass 31 May 2018 89,028 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 88,831 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 88,426 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2016 88,426 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

slight lift in n/s/f king pin

slight movement in o/s/f wheel bearing

Fail 8 Jun 2016 88,418 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight lift in n/s/f king pin

slight movement in o/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 30 Jun 2015 88,088 miles

HC high on tick over

oil leak

repaire plates to front floor pans spot welded. outside prescibed areas.

slight play to steering system

Fail 16 Jun 2015 88,088 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

HC high on tick over

oil leak

repaire plates to front floor pans spot welded. outside prescibed areas.

slight play to steering system

Pass 16 Jun 2014 87,348 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 86,215 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2012 85,792 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 16 May 2011 84,767 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 21 Apr 2010 84,087 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2010 84,087 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 22 Apr 2009 82,272 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2009 82,265 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Pass 29 May 2007 82,216 miles

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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JUE 606V is a 1979 MG B GT in Brown with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 JUE 606V, 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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JUE 606V is a 1979 MG B GT, first registered on 14 September 1979.

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