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JGD 731N

1975 MG Mgb

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

13,955 mi
Last recorded13,955 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2017
Typical for 1975 MG Mgb44,924 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJGD 731N
MakeMG
ModelMgb
Year1975
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2017 13,955 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2016 12,849 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 12,216 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2013 12,201 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

offside rear outer sill corroded,close to excessive

Pass 16 Jun 2012 11,602 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

centre exhaust mounting damaged

Pass 21 May 2011 10,301 miles

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

fuel pump damp

Fail 22 May 2010 8,519 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

fuel pump damp

offside head lamp slightly loose

Pass 22 May 2010 8,519 miles

fuel pump damp

offside head lamp slightly loose

Pass 16 Apr 2009 7,023 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2007 4,135 miles

Slight play in rear hub bearing

Fail 6 Oct 2007 4,133 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Slight play in rear hub bearing

Pass 9 Jun 2006 282 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2006 259 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

How Reliable is the MG Mgb?

Based on 26,893 MOT tests across 2,439 vehicles.

77.2%
Pass Rate
382
Miles/Year
63
Year Lifespan
2,439
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 736
Stop lamp not working 551
brake binding 549
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 531
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 460
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JGD 731N is a 1975 MG Mgb in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 1975 MG Mgb models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.3% with a typical mileage of 44,924 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 Mgb fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 736 recorded failures. If you're considering buying JGD 731N, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Mgb typically stays on UK roads for around 63 years. At 51 years old, this MG Mgb is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of JGD 731N?

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What year was JGD 731N registered?

JGD 731N is a 1975 MG Mgb, first registered on 11 March 1975.

Is JGD 731N safe to buy?

The MOT history for JGD 731N shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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