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JAP 227N

1975 MG B GT V8

White Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

45,524 mi
Last recorded45,524 miles
Recorded on1 May 2010
Typical for 1975 MG B GT V852,706 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJAP 227N
MakeMG
ModelB GT V8
Year1975
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 May 2010 45,524 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2009 44,709 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Apr 2009 44,709 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Apr 2008 43,478 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Apr 2007 42,472 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 41,762 miles

How Reliable is the MG B GT V8?

Based on 7,164 MOT tests across 809 vehicles.

80.1%
Pass Rate
487
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
809
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 160
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 154
brake binding 141
Stop lamp not working 132
Horn not working 109
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JAP 227N is a 1975 MG B GT V8 in White with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1975 MG B GT V8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.3% with a typical mileage of 52,706 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a MG B GT V8 fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 160 recorded failures. If you're considering buying JAP 227N, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG B GT V8 typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 51 years old, this MG B GT V8 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was JAP 227N registered?

JAP 227N is a 1975 MG B GT V8, first registered on 1 April 1975.

Is JAP 227N safe to buy?

The MOT history for JAP 227N shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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