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JCR 837P

1975 MG B GT

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2024
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

22,045 mi
Last recorded22,045 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2025
Typical for 1975 MG B GT46,418 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJCR 837P
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1975
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Fail 30 Jul 2025 22,045 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Floor/ chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high Very high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

ALL tyres 15 years old

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH` D` bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Parking brake effort low

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush BOTH lower bushes perished (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil BOTH (5.3.2 (b))

Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt BOTH (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2023 21,892 miles

ALL tyres 13 years old

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush BOTH lower bushes (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil BOTH (5.3.2 (b))

Slight corrosion both outer sills

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2022 21,500 miles

ALL TYRES 12 YEARS OLD

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush BOTH lower bushes (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil BOTH (5.3.2 (b))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2021 20,833 miles

All tyres over 10 years old

Headlamp lens slightly defective Loose fitment both lamp lenses (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all dipped beam headlamps Intermittent switch (4.1.3 (a))

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Heavily deteriorated (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both (5.3.2 (b))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Aug 2021 20,833 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

All tyres over 10 years old

Headlamp lens slightly defective Loose fitment both lamp lenses (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all dipped beam headlamps Intermittent switch (4.1.3 (a))

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Heavily deteriorated (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both (5.3.2 (b))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2020 20,487 miles

ALL tyres 10 years old

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Aug 2020 20,487 miles

ALL tyres 10 years old

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam BOTH (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning All not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2018 20,439 miles

ALL tyres 8 years old

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect BOTH (5.3.2 (b))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2017 20,231 miles

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

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil BOTH (2.7.3)

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

Pass 10 Dec 2016 20,191 miles

All tyres slightly perrished

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2015 20,131 miles

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

all tyres perrished

slight play at steering wheel

Pass 11 Jul 2014 19,736 miles

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

all tyres slightly perrished

Pass 2 Jul 2009 19,729 miles

Air leak inlet manifold area

Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Handbrake near end of travel

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Slight gearbox oil leaks

Pass 18 Jun 2008 19,717 miles

Air leak from inlet manifold

Both front and offside rear wheels slight damage

Front and rear tyres starting to perish on sidewalls

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Handbrake near end of travel

Slight gearbox oil leak

Pass 3 Mar 2008 19,706 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006 19,004 miles

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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JCR 837P is a 1975 MG B GT in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 JCR 837P, 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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JCR 837P is a 1975 MG B GT, first registered on 1 October 1975.

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