CarVerify

Free Car Check

JHB 459N

1975 MG B GT

Red Petrol 4000cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

7,629 mi
Last recorded7,629 miles
Recorded on9 May 2026
Typical for 1975 MG B GT46,418 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this MG
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationJHB 459N
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1975
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,000cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 May 2026 7,629 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2024 6,389 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2023 5,480 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2020 28,025 miles

Both front inner lower suspension arm bushes starting to perish but still servicable

Pass 12 Jan 2019 27,629 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Feb 2018 26,735 miles

Offside Rear axle retaining strap broken

Pass 5 Sep 2015 26,545 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Aug 2014 26,459 miles

Small amount of play in os steering rack

both front lower arm bushes slightly deteriorated

Pass 7 Sep 2013 26,185 miles

Both track rod end gators slightly deterioated

Clutch slave cylinder leaking

Small play in O/S steering rack

both front lower arm suspension bushes slightly derterioated

n/s/r brake slightly binding

Pass 13 Sep 2012 25,023 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 24,868 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 24,868 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 24,827 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2007 24,827 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Inner 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)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2006 24,738 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2006 24,735 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emits visible black smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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
Full MG B GT reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

JHB 459N is a 1975 MG B GT in Red with a 4,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 JHB 459N, 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

How do I check the history of JHB 459N?

You can check the full history of JHB 459N by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was JHB 459N registered?

JHB 459N is a 1975 MG B GT, first registered on 6 June 1975.

Is JHB 459N safe to buy?

The MOT history for JHB 459N shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does JHB 459N have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on JHB 459N. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.