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JGE 818N

1975 MG B GT V8

White Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

5,966 mi
Last recorded5,966 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2025
Typical for 1975 MG B GT V852,706 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJGE 818N
MakeMG
ModelB GT V8
Year1975
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2025 5,966 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2024 5,913 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2023 5,758 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2022 5,678 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2021 5,567 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2021 5,567 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Apr 2019 5,445 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 5,121 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 5,054 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 4,922 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 4,842 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2015 4,842 miles

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

Fail 18 Feb 2014 4,709 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2014 4,709 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 4,641 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 4,556 miles

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 21 Jan 2010 4,375 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 21 Jan 2010 4,375 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2009 4,216 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2007 4,061 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 6 Dec 2006 3,922 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Nov 2005 3,769 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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JGE 818N is a 1975 MG B GT V8 in White with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 JGE 818N, 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

How do I check the history of JGE 818N?

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What year was JGE 818N registered?

JGE 818N is a 1975 MG B GT V8, first registered on 22 May 1975.

Is JGE 818N safe to buy?

The MOT history for JGE 818N 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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