MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
93,876 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
long travel on handbrake lever
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
play in n/s/f wheel bearing
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
corrosion to o/s and n/s sills
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
corrosion to o/s and n/s sills
o/s/f sill showing signs of corrosion
Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)
o/s/f sill showing signs of corrosion
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
all indicators slightly slow flash
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)
Offside Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
How Reliable is the MG B?
Based on 191,608 MOT tests across 19,443 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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JG 7843 is a 1978 MG B in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 7843, 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.
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What year was JG 7843 registered?
JG 7843 is a 1978 MG B, first registered on 1 September 1978.
Is JG 7843 safe to buy?
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