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JMM 777P

1975 MG B GT

Green Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

97,301 mi
Last recorded97,301 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2017
Typical for 1975 MG B GT46,418 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJMM 777P
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1975
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2017 97,301 miles

Nearside Front slight play in suspension

Nearside handbrake efficiency low

Offside Front play in roll bar bush

Offside Rear surface rust metal brake pipe

wipers split ends

Fail 15 Jun 2017 97,301 miles

Nearside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside Front play in roll bar bush

Nearside Front slight play in suspension

Nearside handbrake efficiency low

Offside Rear surface rust metal brake pipe

wipers split ends

Pass 16 Jun 2016 96,870 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2016 96,870 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 8 Jun 2015 96,108 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

n/s/r parking brake low on effort

Pass 23 Jun 2014 95,244 miles

Slight perishing on o/s/f and n/s/r tyres

Pass 1 Jul 2013 94,590 miles

Offside Rear Tyre Cracking

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 28 Jun 2013 94,589 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre Cracking

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Jun 2012 94,285 miles

Corrosion/pitting on front brake discs

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

Perishing on rear tyres

Fail 27 Jun 2012 94,285 miles

Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Corrosion/pitting on front brake discs

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

Perishing on rear tyres

Pass 8 Jun 2010 93,950 miles

HC level high - meets criteria when idle speed increased to approx. 2000 rpm

idle speed erratic

Fail 4 Jun 2010 93,945 miles

Nearside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

HC level high - meets criteria when idle speed increased to approx. 2000 rpm

front brake discs scored - suggest replace

idle speed erratic

Pass 3 Mar 2009 93,024 miles

Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 4 Mar 2008 91,940 miles

Nearside Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 22 May 2006 91,906 miles

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

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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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JMM 777P is a 1975 MG B GT in Green with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 JMM 777P, 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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JMM 777P is a 1975 MG B GT, first registered on 1 August 1975.

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