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JCV 465N

1975 MG B GT

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2012
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

3,780 mi
Last recorded3,780 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2011
Typical for 1975 MG B GT46,418 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJCV 465N
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1975
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2011 3,780 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

fuel pipes corrodeing

hose ferrals corrodeing

inner sills corrodeing

oil leak

play in steering rack innner joints

rack boots perishing

rear tyres low close to limit

Fail 17 Aug 2011 3,780 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

fuel pipes corrodeing

hose ferrals corrodeing

inner sills corrodeing

oil leak

play in steering rack innner joints

rack boots perishing

rear tyres low close to limit

Pass 27 Aug 2010 1,731 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

corrotion both inner sills

oil on bottom of engine

rear reg plate detiortaeing

rear tyrse slight perishing and cracking

slight play in inner steering rack

Fail 19 Aug 2010 1,731 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

corrotion both inner sills

oil on bottom of engine

rear reg plate detiortaeing

rear tyrse slight perishing and cracking

slight play in inner steering rack

Pass 24 Aug 2009 98,305 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2009 98,306 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front Upper Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 1 Sep 2008 89,600 miles

slight play in steering rack

surface rust inner and outer sills

Fail 1 Sep 2008 89,600 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

slight play in steering rack

surface rust inner and outer sills

Pass 24 Aug 2007 81,813 miles

oil leak on engine

slight play in front hub lower bushes

underbody undersealed

Fail 15 Aug 2007 81,813 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

oil leak on engine

slight play in front hub lower bushes both sides

underbody undersealed

Pass 15 Aug 2006 79,308 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2006 79,308 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

slight play n/s/f lower ball joint

unable to see pad depth

under body heavily undersealed

Pass 7 Jul 2005 76,894 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2005 76,894 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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JCV 465N is a 1975 MG B GT in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 JCV 465N, 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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JCV 465N is a 1975 MG B GT, first registered on 27 June 1975.

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