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JBY 618N

1975 MG Bgt

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2018
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

55,365 mi
Last recorded55,365 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2017
Typical for 1975 MG Bgt48,117 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJBY 618N
MakeMG
ModelBgt
Year1975
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2017 55,365 miles

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint o/s and n/s top and lower ball or king pins (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front seat belt missing at time of test

Nearside Front seat missing at time of test

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance and insecure (1.1.A.3d)

both front bump stops split away

brake pipes coated with stone guard

o/s washer not working

Pass 11 Feb 2016 54,765 miles

Offside Front brake discs slightly pitted

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 54,677 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Oil leak

main brake pipes covered in underseal

windscreen washers poor but allowing screen to be cleared

Fail 26 Mar 2015 54,677 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Oil leak

main brake pipes covered in underseal

windscreen washers poor but allowing screen to be cleared

Pass 28 Apr 2014 54,582 miles

How Reliable is the MG Bgt?

Based on 23,228 MOT tests across 2,267 vehicles.

75.2%
Pass Rate
436
Miles/Year
60
Year Lifespan
2,267
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 671
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 659
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 598
brake binding 597
Steering rack gaiter split 538
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JBY 618N is a 1975 MG Bgt in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1975 MG Bgt models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.8% with a typical mileage of 48,117 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a MG Bgt fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 671 recorded failures. If you're considering buying JBY 618N, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was JBY 618N registered?

JBY 618N is a 1975 MG Bgt, first registered on 11 June 1975.

Is JBY 618N safe to buy?

The MOT history for JBY 618N shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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