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JOG 257N

1975 MG B GT

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2021
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

2,247 mi
Last recorded2,247 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2020
Typical for 1975 MG B GT46,418 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJOG 257N
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1975
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2020 2,247 miles
Pass 2 May 2015 2,089 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 1,675 miles

nearside and offside rear leaf springs corroded

under body of vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 28 Nov 2012 808 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 2 Dec 2011 18 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Nov 2010 99,720 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2010 99,720 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 5 Oct 2009 99,147 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2009 99,145 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 16 Apr 2007 98,415 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 98,306 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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JOG 257N is a 1975 MG B GT in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 JOG 257N, 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 JOG 257N registered?

JOG 257N is a 1975 MG B GT, first registered on 30 June 1975.

Is JOG 257N safe to buy?

The MOT history for JOG 257N shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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