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JGN 643N

1975 MG B GT

Yellow Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2024
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

87,476 mi
Last recorded87,476 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2023
Typical for 1975 MG B GT46,418 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJGN 643N
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1975
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2023 87,476 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2023 87,289 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 86,927 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 86,833 miles

indicators may need new flasher unit (slow)

rear spring front eye rubbers perished

Fail 3 Sep 2015 86,833 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases both front exhaust down pipe,s corroded away (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

ht lead rubbing on steering shaft

indicators may need new flasher unit (slow)

rear spring front eye rubbers perished

wipers not self parking

Pass 7 Jun 2014 86,742 miles

intermittent wiper function inoperative

Fail 6 Jun 2014 86,742 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

intermittent wiper function inoperative

Pass 31 Aug 2013 86,395 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2013 86,394 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Jun 2012 85,043 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2012 85,043 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Pass 24 Jun 2011 84,549 miles

o/s front tyre cracking in tread

o/s rear tyre sidewalls cracked

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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JGN 643N is a 1975 MG B GT in Yellow with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 JGN 643N, 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 JGN 643N registered?

JGN 643N is a 1975 MG B GT, first registered on 8 April 1975.

Is JGN 643N safe to buy?

The MOT history for JGN 643N shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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