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JG 22

1978 MG B

Red Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

80,521 mi
Last recorded80,521 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 1978 MG B49,048 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJG 22
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 80,521 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 80,405 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

rear fuel pipe rubbing on the rear axel

Pass 23 May 2011 79,926 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 79,816 miles

both front brake back plates very corroded

both front brake discs very corroded

Fail 7 Jan 2009 79,813 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

both front brake back plates very corroded

both front brake discs very corroded

Pass 28 Nov 2007 79,799 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006 79,700 miles

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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JG 22 is a 1978 MG B in Red with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 JG 22, 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 JG 22?

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What year was JG 22 registered?

JG 22 is a 1978 MG B, first registered on 25 October 1978.

Is JG 22 safe to buy?

The MOT history for JG 22 shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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