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JBR 188T

1978 MG B

Yellow Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

62,710 mi
Last recorded62,710 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2025
Typical for 1978 MG B49,048 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJBR 188T
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1978
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2025 62,710 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2023 62,619 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2022 62,371 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2021 61,967 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2020 61,559 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 61,083 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2019 61,082 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 Jun 2016 60,571 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 59,566 miles
Fail 15 May 2015 59,561 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 2 May 2013 58,964 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 57,430 miles

under body heavily undersealed

How Reliable is the MG B?

Based on 191,608 MOT tests across 19,443 vehicles.

78.1%
Pass Rate
381
Miles/Year
63
Year Lifespan
19,443
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 5,224
brake binding 4,089
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 3,715
Stop lamp not working 3,343
Steering rack gaiter split 2,887
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JBR 188T is a 1978 MG B in Yellow with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1978 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.8% with a typical mileage of 49,048 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a MG B fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 5,224 recorded failures. If you're considering buying JBR 188T, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG B typically stays on UK roads for around 63 years. At 48 years old, this MG B is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of JBR 188T?

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What year was JBR 188T registered?

JBR 188T is a 1978 MG B, first registered on 1 August 1978.

Is JBR 188T safe to buy?

The MOT history for JBR 188T shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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