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JLG 749T

1978 MG B

Orange Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2019
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

85,002 mi
Last recorded85,002 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2018
Typical for 1978 MG B49,048 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJLG 749T
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1978
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2018 85,002 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Nov 2016 84,099 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 28 Nov 2016 84,099 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 20 Jun 2016 84,091 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured floorpan, front to rear (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded shock mounting (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis rail (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor to castle section (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is fractured floorpan (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front castle section excessive corrosion outside of prescribed areas

Pass 14 Jul 2015 83,615 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Jul 2015 83,615 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Jun 2015 83,587 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside rear bump stop missing

Pass 27 Jun 2014 82,809 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2014 82,809 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 5 Oct 2010 81,739 miles

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 4 Oct 2010 81,739 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Sep 2009 81,348 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2009 81,347 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Inner Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 9 Jul 2007 80,373 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2006 79,141 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2005 77,591 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2005 77,591 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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JLG 749T is a 1978 MG B in Orange with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 JLG 749T, 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 JLG 749T registered?

JLG 749T is a 1978 MG B, first registered on 23 November 1978.

Is JLG 749T safe to buy?

The MOT history for JLG 749T shows 17 tests with a 52.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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