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JKV 459N

1975 MG B GT V8

Orange Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

39,533 mi
Last recorded39,533 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2017
Typical for 1975 MG B GT V852,706 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJKV 459N
MakeMG
ModelB GT V8
Year1975
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2017 39,533 miles

Clutch slave cylinder has slight leak of fluid

Coolant leak ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Gear box has slight oil leak

Nearside Front Lower Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Lower Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Oil leak ()

Slight play in steering rack

Fail 4 Apr 2017 39,533 miles

Nearside Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit attachment loose (2.4.F.1a)

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

Offside Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit attachment loose (2.4.F.1a)

Clutch slave cylinder has slight leak of fluid

Coolant leak ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Gear box has slight oil leak

Nearside Front Lower Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Lower Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak ()

Rear slight creaking noise from suspension

Slight play in steering rack

Pass 3 Aug 2016 39,110 miles

Nearside Front Lower Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Lower Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 16 Jun 2015 38,579 miles

Nearside Front Lower Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 16 Jun 2015 38,579 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Lower Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

n/s rear axle re-bound strap broken

Pass 26 Jun 2014 38,180 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 38,057 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 38,042 miles

Oil leak

Pass 5 May 2011 38,017 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2011 38,017 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 1 Aug 2008 38,013 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 38,005 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2006 37,552 miles

ENGINE/GEARBOX/DIFF OILY.

MIDDLE EXHAUST MOUNTING PERISHED.

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE TRAED GETTING LOW

REAR SUSPENSION NOISEY.

UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE AND BULKHEAD CORRODED.

Pass 18 May 2005 37,160 miles

How Reliable is the MG B GT V8?

Based on 7,164 MOT tests across 809 vehicles.

80.1%
Pass Rate
487
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
809
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 160
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 154
brake binding 141
Stop lamp not working 132
Horn not working 109
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JKV 459N is a 1975 MG B GT V8 in Orange with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 1975 MG B GT V8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.3% with a typical mileage of 52,706 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a MG B GT V8 fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 160 recorded failures. If you're considering buying JKV 459N, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG B GT V8 typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 51 years old, this MG B GT V8 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was JKV 459N registered?

JKV 459N is a 1975 MG B GT V8, first registered on 25 April 1975.

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