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NJO 231T

1978 MG Mgbgt

Green Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2008
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

4,495 mi
Last recorded4,495 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2007
Typical for 1978 MG Mgbgt76,950 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJO 231T
MakeMG
ModelMgbgt
Year1978
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc
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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2007 4,495 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2007 4,495 miles

Centre Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Sep 2006 1,944 miles
Pass 26 May 2005 1,638 miles

How Reliable is the MG Mgbgt?

Based on 2,202 MOT tests across 243 vehicles.

75.8%
Pass Rate
419
Miles/Year
60
Year Lifespan
243
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 61
brake binding 54
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 54
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 49
Stop lamp not working 47
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NJO 231T is a 1978 MG Mgbgt in Green with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1978 MG Mgbgt models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.4% with a typical mileage of 76,950 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 Mgbgt fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 61 recorded failures. If you're considering buying NJO 231T, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Mgbgt typically stays on UK roads for around 60 years. At 48 years old, this MG Mgbgt is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of NJO 231T?

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What year was NJO 231T registered?

NJO 231T is a 1978 MG Mgbgt, first registered on 1 August 1978.

Is NJO 231T safe to buy?

The MOT history for NJO 231T shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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