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SJO 133T

1979 MG B GT

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

88,268 mi
Last recorded88,268 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2025
Typical for 1979 MG B GT52,668 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJO 133T
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1979
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2025 88,268 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2025 88,268 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2024 87,940 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2022 87,491 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2021 87,017 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2020 86,551 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2019 85,405 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2018 85,390 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 84,622 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 84,543 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 82,884 miles

o/s/r brake a bit low

Pass 27 Jun 2013 82,118 miles

ENGINE OIL LEAK ///

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 17 Aug 2011 80,785 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 79,177 miles

n/s/r door sill rusty

Fail 10 Aug 2010 79,159 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

n/s/r door sill rusty

Pass 7 Aug 2009 76,378 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2009 76,371 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2008 73,594 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 71,663 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Sep 2006 71,331 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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SJO 133T is a 1979 MG B GT in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 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 SJO 133T, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SJO 133T registered?

SJO 133T is a 1979 MG B GT, first registered on 6 February 1979.

Is SJO 133T safe to buy?

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