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JG 7843

1978 MG B

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

93,876 mi
Last recorded93,876 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2021
Typical for 1978 MG B49,048 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJG 7843
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1978
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2021 93,876 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 93,840 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 28 Oct 2013 93,382 miles

long travel on handbrake lever

Fail 20 Sep 2013 93,367 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

play in n/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 13 Jul 2012 93,287 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 93,051 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2011 93,040 miles

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

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Pass 18 Jun 2010 92,723 miles

corrosion to o/s and n/s sills

Fail 15 Jun 2010 92,722 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2009 92,253 miles

o/s/f sill showing signs of corrosion

Fail 26 Jun 2009 92,253 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2008 91,800 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 90,265 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

all indicators slightly slow flash

Pass 21 Jun 2006 88,904 miles

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)

Fail 21 Jun 2006 88,904 miles

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)

Pass 8 Jun 2005 87,252 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 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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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?

The MOT history for JG 7843 shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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