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JBW 915N

1975 MG B GT V8

Green Petrol 3948cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

82,640 mi
Last recorded82,640 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 1975 MG B GT V852,706 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJBW 915N
MakeMG
ModelB GT V8
Year1975
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,948cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 82,640 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2025 82,093 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2024 81,587 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2023 80,544 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2022 79,639 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2021 79,083 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2020 78,931 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 77,881 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2019 77,881 miles

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 76,807 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2017 75,475 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 73,987 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 72,891 miles

Oil leak

Pass 2 Apr 2014 71,524 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 4 Apr 2013 68,902 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2013 68,902 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Horn not a continuous or uniform sound (1.6.2e)

Pass 6 Sep 2012 68,877 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 67,386 miles

slight movement in n/s lower steering trunion

Fail 17 Aug 2011 67,386 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

slight movement in n/s lower steering trunion

Pass 17 Aug 2010 65,805 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

n/s/f brake binding slightly

Fail 17 Aug 2010 65,800 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

n/s/f brake binding slightly

Pass 14 Aug 2009 63,933 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Aug 2008 62,143 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 58,517 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2007 58,517 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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JBW 915N is a 1975 MG B GT V8 in Green with a 3,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 JBW 915N, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was JBW 915N registered?

JBW 915N is a 1975 MG B GT V8, first registered on 1 May 1975.

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