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JDW 847N

1975 MG B GT

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2013
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

18,458 mi
Last recorded18,458 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2015
Typical for 1975 MG B GT46,418 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJDW 847N
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1975
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Fail 16 Jul 2015 18,458 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

o/s/r handbrake

rear exhaust loose

Pass 27 Sep 2012 17,377 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2012 17,375 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

Side wall of nearside rear tyre split but not through to the ply or cords.

Pass 9 Sep 2011 16,901 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

o/s/f body damage

Fail 26 Aug 2011 16,890 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Upper Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Inner Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Outer Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Inner Rear Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

o/s/f body damage

Pass 5 Mar 2010 16,086 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2010 16,086 miles

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

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 11 Jun 2008 16,074 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2008 16,074 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 15,982 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

metal brake pipes and fuel pipes covered in under seal

underside of vehicle covered in under seal

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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JDW 847N is a 1975 MG B GT in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 JDW 847N, 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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JDW 847N is a 1975 MG B GT, first registered on 2 June 1975.

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