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JPR 71N

1975 MG B GT V8

Red Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

56,272 mi
Last recorded56,272 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2023
Typical for 1975 MG B GT V852,706 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJPR 71N
MakeMG
ModelB GT V8
Year1975
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 22 Sep 2023 56,272 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases manifold to down pipe joint drivers side {V8} (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

parking brake lever travel high

Pass 14 Sep 2019 55,362 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Suspension spring mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front front axle covered by black or other material

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged missing ()

Nearside Rear leaf spring corroded

Offside Rear leaf spring corroded

Rear Suspension spring mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear rear axle and body covered by black or other material

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 23 May 2015 53,388 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 24 May 2014 52,782 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 26 May 2013 52,450 miles

Oil leak

Pass 21 May 2012 51,462 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine oil leak

front brake pads low

Fail 19 May 2012 51,462 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine oil leak

front brake pads low

Pass 18 Jun 2011 51,046 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Jun 2010 50,503 miles

Nearside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front tyres 185/70-14, rear tyres 185/65-14

underside of vehicle covered in underseal

Fail 15 May 2010 50,477 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Front tyres 185/70-14 rear tyres 185/65-14

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

underside of vehicle covered in underseal.

Pass 26 May 2009 49,183 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Oil leak

front tyres 185/70-14 rear tyres 185/65-14.

underside of vehicle covered in underseal.

Pass 29 May 2008 47,804 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

tyre sizes different on front of vehicle to that of rear of vehicle.185/70=14 front 185/65-14 rear.

underside of vehicle covered in underseal.

Fail 27 May 2008 47,804 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nearside rear manuel brake adjuster damaged.

tyre sizes different on front of vehicle to that of rear of vehicle.185/70=14 front 185/65-14 rear.

underside of vehicle covered in underseal.

Pass 22 May 2007 46,349 miles
Fail 22 May 2007 46,349 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

indiators slow to react

oil leak

under seal pealing off

Pass 30 May 2006 44,707 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

near side outer sill a little rusty

oil leak

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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JPR 71N is a 1975 MG B GT V8 in Red with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 JPR 71N, 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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JPR 71N is a 1975 MG B GT V8, first registered on 23 June 1975.

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