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JOJ 627N

1975 MG B GT V8

Red Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

41,834 mi
Last recorded41,834 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2019
Typical for 1975 MG B GT V852,706 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJOJ 627N
MakeMG
ModelB GT V8
Year1975
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc
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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2019 41,834 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2018 41,150 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 36,865 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2017 36,863 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 23 Aug 2016 33,431 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2016 33,429 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 28 May 2015 31,313 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 29,537 miles

Coolant leak

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Pass 3 Jun 2013 28,252 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Pass 29 May 2012 26,050 miles

near side rear parking brake low performance

Pass 29 Jun 2011 23,658 miles

near side front suspension upper bush slight play

off side front suspension upper bush slight play

Fail 8 Jun 2010 19,963 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 8 Jun 2010 19,963 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 18,115 miles

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

Fail 17 Jun 2008 15,275 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Jun 2008 15,275 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 12 Jun 2007 13,136 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2007 13,136 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 12,182 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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JOJ 627N is a 1975 MG B GT V8 in Red with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 V8 fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 160 recorded failures. If you're considering buying JOJ 627N, 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 JOJ 627N registered?

JOJ 627N is a 1975 MG B GT V8, first registered on 1 June 1975.

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