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JGV 525N

1975 MG B GT

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2019
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

18,958 mi
Last recorded18,958 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2018
Typical for 1975 MG B GT46,418 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJGV 525N
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1975
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2018 18,958 miles

general corrosion to various areas of vehicle underside

Fail 15 Feb 2018 18,939 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside Front coil spring worn vehicle listing slightly (2.4.C.1b)

general corrosion to various areas of vehicle underside

Pass 12 Sep 2014 18,911 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2014 18,905 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 16 Sep 2013 18,905 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 18,771 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 17,903 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 3 Sep 2010 16,435 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2009 16,405 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 16,396 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

lift on offside steering rack

nearside rear suspension strap frayed

reversing lights not working

Fail 18 Aug 2008 16,396 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

lift on offside steering rack

nearside rear suspension strap frayed

reversing lights not working

Pass 23 Aug 2007 16,190 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 15,460 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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JGV 525N is a 1975 MG B GT in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 JGV 525N, 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 JGV 525N registered?

JGV 525N is a 1975 MG B GT, first registered on 14 May 1975.

Is JGV 525N safe to buy?

The MOT history for JGV 525N shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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