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JCY 520N

1975 MG B GT

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2022
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

32,133 mi
Last recorded32,133 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2021
Typical for 1975 MG B GT46,418 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJCY 520N
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1975
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2021 32,133 miles

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2017 32,116 miles

Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2014 31,546 miles

both front back plates corroded

gear knob loose

handbrake cover loose

Pass 15 Aug 2013 31,031 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2013 31,030 miles

Nearside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 29 Oct 2011 30,942 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 30,447 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2010 30,433 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 9 Nov 2009 29,957 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2009 29,954 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Oct 2008 29,812 miles

Sill covers fitted preventing inspection of sill areas

Vehicle has extensive corrosion underneath

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 26 Sep 2008 29,800 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder securing device loose (3.5.1j)

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

Offside Front brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

Offside Rear wheel cylinder securing device loose (3.5.1j)

Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Vehicle has extensive corrosion underneath

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

holes corroded in nearside and offside chassis not within prescibed area

Pass 24 Sep 2007 29,522 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 28,854 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2005 28,022 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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JCY 520N is a 1975 MG B GT in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 JCY 520N, 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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What year was JCY 520N registered?

JCY 520N is a 1975 MG B GT, first registered on 1 January 1975.

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