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TJO 308T

1979 MG Mgb

Red Petrol 3946cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

55,653 mi
Last recorded55,653 miles
Recorded on18 May 2018
Typical for 1979 MG Mgb50,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTJO 308T
MakeMG
ModelMgb
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,946cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 May 2018 55,653 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 55,285 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 55,026 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 54,917 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 54,180 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 54,149 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2013 54,149 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Oil leaking from front crankshaft oil seal

Oil leaking from the differential unit

Pass 18 Sep 2012 52,952 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2012 52,952 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Coolant leak

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 13 Sep 2011 52,302 miles

nearside and offside rear back plates slightly damp

nearside rear tyre has marks on tyre

offside rear inner chassis corrored

slight play in nearside front wheel bearing

Pass 18 Aug 2010 50,379 miles

Oil leak

Fail 18 Aug 2010 50,379 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 27 Jun 2009 41,606 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 3 Jul 2008 35,597 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Pass 3 Jul 2008 35,597 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 32,319 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2007 32,317 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Fail 10 Mar 2006 27,700 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 10 Mar 2006 27,700 miles

How Reliable is the MG Mgb?

Based on 26,893 MOT tests across 2,439 vehicles.

77.2%
Pass Rate
382
Miles/Year
63
Year Lifespan
2,439
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 736
Stop lamp not working 551
brake binding 549
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 531
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 460
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TJO 308T is a 1979 MG Mgb in Red with a 3,946cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

Across all 1979 MG Mgb models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.6% with a typical mileage of 50,857 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 Mgb fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 736 recorded failures. If you're considering buying TJO 308T, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Mgb typically stays on UK roads for around 63 years. At 47 years old, this MG Mgb is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was TJO 308T registered?

TJO 308T is a 1979 MG Mgb, first registered on 16 March 1979.

Is TJO 308T safe to buy?

The MOT history for TJO 308T shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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