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JRJ 696N

1975 MG B GT

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

97,976 mi
Last recorded97,976 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2026
Typical for 1975 MG B GT46,418 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJRJ 696N
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1975
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2026 97,976 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2026 97,971 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2025 97,929 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2024 97,899 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2023 97,870 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2023 97,861 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2022 97,822 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2018 97,146 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2017 96,897 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2016 96,850 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 96,232 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

surface corrosion around bulkhead near brake master cylinder

Pass 23 May 2014 96,096 miles

front inner wing gaurds fitted

slight corrosion to rear cross member

under side of vehicle heaverly under sealed

Pass 24 May 2013 95,915 miles

plastic inner front wheel arches fitted

Pass 18 Oct 2011 95,773 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

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

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

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

Fail 14 Oct 2011 95,773 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

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

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

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

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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JRJ 696N is a 1975 MG B GT in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 JRJ 696N, 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 JRJ 696N registered?

JRJ 696N is a 1975 MG B GT, first registered on 6 June 1975.

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