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NJO 233T

1978 MG B GT

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2019
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

89,839 mi
Last recorded89,839 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2018
Typical for 1978 MG B GT48,159 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJO 233T
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2018 89,839 miles

prop shaft front uj worn

oil leak

Fail 30 Mar 2018 89,838 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill - fixed shackle (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill - fixed shackle (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid water goes over the roof (8.2.3)

oil leak

prop shaft front uj worn

Pass 8 Apr 2017 89,699 miles

GENERAL UNDERBODY COROSSION TO VEHICLE INC OUTER SILLS

Pass 8 Aug 2015 89,404 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2015 89,404 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 6 Aug 2014 88,658 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 88,170 miles

rear exhasut mount to floor corroded os front floor corroded

Fail 3 Aug 2013 88,170 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear exhasut mount to floor corroded os front floor corroded

Pass 18 May 2012 87,254 miles

offside rear window will not secure in latched position

rear exhaust mounting corroded at boot floor

Fail 5 May 2012 87,253 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Offside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

offside number plate lamp flickers when tapped

offside rear bumper protrudes beyond normal

offside rear window will not secure in latched position

rear exhaust mounting corroded at boot floor

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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NJO 233T is a 1978 MG B GT in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 NJO 233T, 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.

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NJO 233T is a 1978 MG B GT, first registered on 1 August 1978.

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