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JFV 234N

1975 MG B GT V8

Red Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2019
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

22,052 mi
Last recorded22,052 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2018
Typical for 1975 MG B GT V852,706 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJFV 234N
MakeMG
ModelB GT V8
Year1975
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2018 22,052 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2018 22,050 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high Dip and Main Beam Reversed (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Jun 2017 21,729 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2017 21,729 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Jun 2016 21,327 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 20,632 miles

ADVISE o/s/r brake binding

Pass 15 Nov 2011 20,082 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 15 Nov 2011 20,082 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 25 Sep 2008 19,970 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

small cracks in front tyres

Pass 13 Mar 2007 19,936 miles

How Reliable is the MG B GT V8?

Based on 7,164 MOT tests across 809 vehicles.

80.1%
Pass Rate
487
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
809
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 160
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 154
brake binding 141
Stop lamp not working 132
Horn not working 109
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JFV 234N is a 1975 MG B GT V8 in Red with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1975 MG B GT V8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.3% with a typical mileage of 52,706 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 V8 fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 160 recorded failures. If you're considering buying JFV 234N, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG B GT V8 typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 51 years old, this MG B GT V8 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was JFV 234N registered?

JFV 234N is a 1975 MG B GT V8, first registered on 25 February 1975.

Is JFV 234N safe to buy?

The MOT history for JFV 234N shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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