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JHG 690N

1975 MG B GT

Yellow Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

91,208 mi
Last recorded91,208 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2017
Typical for 1975 MG B GT46,418 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJHG 690N
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1975
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2017 91,208 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 25 Sep 2017 91,208 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 25 Apr 2016 90,742 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2016 90,742 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Mar 2015 89,869 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 89,212 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 29 Oct 2012 87,914 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2011 86,571 miles

Engine oil leak, slight leak centre exhaust.

Fail 29 Oct 2011 86,571 miles

Engine oil leak, slight leak centre exhaust.

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting loose (2.4.C.3a)

Pass 29 Oct 2010 82,946 miles

O/S+N/S HEADLIGHT PATTERN POOR

STEERING COLUMN PLAY.N/S/F SHOCK WET.RACK PLAY.LOCATING PIN MISSING N/S/R WHEEL CYLINDER.OIL LEAKS.

Fail 26 Oct 2010 82,946 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

STEERING COLUMN PLAY.N/S/F SHOCK WET.RACK PLAY.LOCATING PIN MISSING N/S/R WHEEL CYLINDER.OIL LEAKS.

Pass 28 Oct 2009 79,516 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2009 79,516 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

WASH DELIVERY POOR.WIPER FAULT.STEERING COLUMN PLAY.LIGHT CORROSION MISC COMPONENTS.LITTLE SERVO PULL DOWN.MINOR PLAY MISC COMPONENTS STEERING/SUSPENSION.LEAK N/S/F SHOCK.MAJOR OIL LEAK.

Pass 9 Oct 2008 75,806 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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JHG 690N is a 1975 MG B GT in Yellow with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 JHG 690N, 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 JHG 690N registered?

JHG 690N is a 1975 MG B GT, first registered on 10 March 1975.

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