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JGF 396N

1975 MG B GT

Purple Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2019
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

70,302 mi
Last recorded70,302 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2018
Typical for 1975 MG B GT46,418 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJGF 396N
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1975
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2018 70,302 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Fail 22 Jan 2018 70,295 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Both inner bushes (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Both inner bushes (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 3 Sep 2016 54,415 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2014 64,144 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

n/s/r wing corroded at lower edge

Pass 15 Nov 2013 64,024 miles

N/S/R WING CORRODED AT LOWER EDGE

front lower arms n/s & o/s have wear in bushes but not excesive

Pass 28 Aug 2012 63,711 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2012 63,711 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2011 62,094 miles

nearside outer sill corroded & holed

Fail 11 Jul 2011 62,087 miles

Brake pivot has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

nearside outer door sill corroded & holed

Pass 31 Jan 2006 62,079 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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JGF 396N is a 1975 MG B GT in Purple with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 JGF 396N, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was JGF 396N registered?

JGF 396N is a 1975 MG B GT, first registered on 14 February 1975.

Is JGF 396N safe to buy?

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