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JWL 519S

1978 MG B GT

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2019
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

76,036 mi
Last recorded76,036 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2018
Typical for 1978 MG B GT48,159 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJWL 519S
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1978
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2018 76,036 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2016 74,091 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2016 74,091 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2015 72,817 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 71,188 miles

Coolant leak

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 14 May 2013 70,653 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 70,053 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 68,446 miles

WEAR IN O/S/R A/R/BAR INNER BUSH.

Pass 17 May 2010 66,790 miles

WEAR IN O/S/R ANTI-ROLL BAR INNER BUSH.

Pass 19 May 2009 64,997 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 64,544 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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JWL 519S is a 1978 MG B GT in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 JWL 519S, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of JWL 519S?

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What year was JWL 519S registered?

JWL 519S is a 1978 MG B GT, first registered on 18 May 1978.

Is JWL 519S safe to buy?

The MOT history for JWL 519S shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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