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JBD 6N

1975 MG B GT V8

Black Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2025
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

43,843 mi
Last recorded43,843 miles
Recorded on9 May 2024
Typical for 1975 MG B GT V852,706 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJBD 6N
MakeMG
ModelB GT V8
Year1975
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 May 2024 43,843 miles

Front Coolant leak slight ()

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive transmisson (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 May 2023 43,436 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2022 43,302 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2021 43,143 miles

Coolant leak ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2020 43,036 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2020 43,036 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Feb 2019 42,968 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2018 42,951 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 42,582 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 42,315 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 42,047 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 41,633 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2013 41,155 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 40,704 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 40,368 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2010 39,946 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 15 Feb 2010 39,946 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 39,601 miles

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

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

fog lamps not working

rear mumber plate starting to delaminate

Fail 16 Feb 2009 39,589 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

fog lamps not working

rear mumber plate starting to delaminate

Pass 19 Feb 2008 39,027 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 38,217 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2006 37,257 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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JBD 6N is a 1975 MG B GT V8 in Black with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 JBD 6N, 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 JBD 6N registered?

JBD 6N is a 1975 MG B GT V8, first registered on 10 April 1975.

Is JBD 6N safe to buy?

The MOT history for JBD 6N shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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