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JIW 2538

1974 MG B GT

Yellow Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2018
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

17,452 mi
Last recorded17,452 miles
Recorded on6 May 2017
Typical for 1974 MG B GT43,430 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJIW 2538
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1974
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 May 2017 17,452 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 21 Jul 2015 17,444 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 17,398 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

slight blow on rear exhaust joint

slight play in steering rack

slight play on rear propshaft universal joint

Pass 20 Jul 2012 17,356 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Jul 2011 17,259 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

N/S/F Inner arch rear wing painted over

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 May 2009 17,209 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2007 17,129 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2007 17,054 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 May 2006 16,869 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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JIW 2538 is a 1974 MG B GT in Yellow with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 1974 MG B GT models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.7% with a typical mileage of 43,430 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 JIW 2538, 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 52 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 JIW 2538 registered?

JIW 2538 is a 1974 MG B GT, first registered on 11 September 1974.

Is JIW 2538 safe to buy?

The MOT history for JIW 2538 shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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