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JOD 407N

1974 MG B GT

Orange Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

1,011 mi
Last recorded1,011 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2025
Typical for 1974 MG B GT43,430 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJOD 407N
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1974
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2025 1,011 miles

Offside Rear outer sill come apart

Suspension spring mounting repair covered in underseal repair not the best (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 23 Jan 2025 1,011 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both nearside and offside (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear outer sill come apart

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Suspension spring mounting repair covered in underseal repair not the best (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 May 2022 862 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four slightly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 9 May 2022

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four slightly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Apr 2021 434 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 99,286 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 98,620 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 97,845 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 96,626 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 96,595 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2012 96,413 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2010 95,768 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 95,762 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 14 Apr 2009 95,759 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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JOD 407N is a 1974 MG B GT in Orange with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 JOD 407N, 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 JOD 407N registered?

JOD 407N is a 1974 MG B GT, first registered on 1 November 1974.

Is JOD 407N safe to buy?

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