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JJD 40N

1975 MG B GT

Yellow Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2018
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

66,557 mi
Last recorded66,557 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2017
Typical for 1975 MG B GT46,418 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJJD 40N
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1975
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2017 66,557 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 63,553 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 63,400 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2014 63,131 miles

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

Excessive oil leak from rear Differential.

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

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 4 Oct 2013 61,802 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

Rear diff. has got slight oil leak

n/s/f bump stop damaged

Pass 2 Oct 2012 60,202 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 12 Oct 2011 57,375 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 56,417 miles

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 7 Oct 2009 53,208 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 49,255 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 45,027 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2007 42,679 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 12 Oct 2006 40,709 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2006 40,709 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Aug 2006 40,704 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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JJD 40N is a 1975 MG B GT in Yellow with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 JJD 40N, 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 JJD 40N registered?

JJD 40N is a 1975 MG B GT, first registered on 1 May 1975.

Is JJD 40N safe to buy?

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