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JGB 19N

1975 MG B GT

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

1,056 mi
Last recorded1,056 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 1975 MG B GT46,418 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJGB 19N
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1975
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 1,056 miles

moderate amount of sideways play on brake & clutch pedals

Pass 25 Jun 2025 826 miles

slight trace of oil (?) on inside of rear wheels - possible leak from 1/2 shaft seals.

Pass 24 Jun 2024 505 miles

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 14 Jun 2023 61 miles

Both front & o/s/r wheels slightly loose

Pass 8 Jun 2022 910 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Jun 2022 910 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2021 84 miles

Nearside Front brake hose touching tyre on full lock - steel braided hose

Offside Rear Suspension rebound strap touching petrol hose

Pass 3 Jun 2019 11,618 miles

Nearside Front kingpin very slight lift

Rear both rear wheels have spoke may need more tention

Fail 3 Jun 2019 11,618 miles

Rear Fuel hose leaking very slight weepage from banjo union at fuel pump (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front kingpin very slight lift

Rear both rear wheels have spoke may need more tention

Pass 23 Feb 2018 11,212 miles

Nearside Rear Clip securing wheel cyl. to backplate not located fully.

Offside Small hole in steering rack boot

Top trunnions fouling on upper wishbone - both sides

Pass 9 Mar 2017 10,817 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 10,010 miles

Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both sides (2.7.4)

Nearside Front kingpin has slight lift

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 26% (3.7.B.5b)

handbrake cables very close to exhaust system

Fail 10 Mar 2016 10,010 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part fouling road wheel on full left lock (3.6.B.4a)

Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both sides (2.7.4)

Nearside Front kingpin has slight lift

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 26% (3.7.B.5b)

handbrake cables very close to exhaust system

Pass 19 Mar 2015 8,147 miles

Rear universal joint flange worn (cups loose in it)

Recommend replacement of rear petrol pipes - wrong type used (harden & leak)

Fail 19 Mar 2015 8,147 miles

Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Offside Lower Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear universal joint flange worn (cups loose in it)

Recommend replacement of rear petrol pipes - wrong type used (harden & leak)

Pass 13 Mar 2014 6,705 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 6,108 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 4,936 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 4,207 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 4,156 miles

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 4 Apr 2007 2,428 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 406 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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JGB 19N is a 1975 MG B GT in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 JGB 19N, 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 JGB 19N registered?

JGB 19N is a 1975 MG B GT, first registered on 21 February 1975.

Is JGB 19N safe to buy?

The MOT history for JGB 19N shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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