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JAE 270N

1975 MG B GT

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2018
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

83,509 mi
Last recorded83,509 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2017
Typical for 1975 MG B GT46,418 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJAE 270N
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1975
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2017 83,509 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 82,153 miles

both front lower suspension arm rubber bushes deteriorating, have no excessive movement

fuel cap seal starting to deteriorate

nearside front wheel bearing has play

Fail 8 Apr 2016 82,150 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

both front lower suspension arm rubber bushes deteriorating, have no excessive movement

fuel cap seal starting to deteriorate

nearside front wheel bearing has play

Pass 17 Mar 2015 82,138 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

nearside front and offside front lower suspension arm rubber bushes deteriorating but have no excessive movement

Fail 10 Mar 2015 82,125 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Electrical wiring deteriorated and bare wires exposed (1.9.2c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

nearside front and offside front lower suspension arm rubber bushes deteriorating but have no excessive movement

How Reliable is the MG B GT?

Based on 132,623 MOT tests across 14,879 vehicles.

74.5%
Pass Rate
458
Miles/Year
60
Year Lifespan
14,879
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 4,350
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 4,119
brake binding 3,855
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 3,693
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 3,413
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JAE 270N is a 1975 MG B GT in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1975 MG B GT models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.0% with a typical mileage of 46,418 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 GT fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 4,350 recorded failures. If you're considering buying JAE 270N, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG B GT typically stays on UK roads for around 60 years. At 51 years old, this MG B GT is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of JAE 270N?

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What year was JAE 270N registered?

JAE 270N is a 1975 MG B GT, first registered on 20 June 1975.

Is JAE 270N safe to buy?

The MOT history for JAE 270N shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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