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JAX 542N

1975 MG B GT

Blue Petrol 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2018
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

14,833 mi
Last recorded14,833 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2017
Typical for 1975 MG B GT46,418 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJAX 542N
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1975
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2017 14,833 miles

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

Oil leak

Some imbalance in front and rear brakes during roller brake test

Steering lock not working

Fail 16 Jun 2017 14,832 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Some imbalance in front brakes during roller brake test

Steering lock not working

Fail 6 May 2015 14,824 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak

emissions. engine not runing the best at time of test

no sun visors fitted at time of test

some perishing to offside front tyre

some wear in king-pins

wipers do not self park automaticly

Pass 24 Apr 2013 14,653 miles

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

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

oil dampness under engine and gearbox areas

some corrosion to center floor and chassis section (may need attention soon)

steering is slightly noisy on steering column casing

Pass 10 Apr 2012 14,251 miles

Oil leak

nearside and offside steering rack gaiters are starting to perish

offside rear brake has a slight bind when turned by hand

some corrosion to underbody in places

Fail 28 Mar 2012 14,251 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Oil leak

nearside and offside steering rack gaiters are starting to perish

offside rear brake has a slight bind when turned by hand

some corrosion to underbody in places

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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JAX 542N is a 1975 MG B GT in Blue with a 1,900cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 JAX 542N, 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.

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What year was JAX 542N registered?

JAX 542N is a 1975 MG B GT, first registered on 28 April 1975.

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