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JRK 800N

1975 MG B GT

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2023
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

25,017 mi
Last recorded25,017 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2022
Typical for 1975 MG B GT46,418 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJRK 800N
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1975
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2022 25,017 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2018 24,598 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 24,469 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2016 24,446 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front wipers

Pass 7 Jul 2015 22,609 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 22,469 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 20,987 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

n/s and o/s rear leaf spring bushes are starting to crack

Pass 27 Jun 2012 18,875 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2011 17,323 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s/f shock abs rubber bump stop hanging onto plate

oil leaks from n/s and o/s rear half-shafts

oil leaks from overdrive unit

slight play in the o/s/f bottom trunion unit

too much oil in engine sump

Pass 12 Jul 2011 17,323 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s/f shock abs rubber bump stop hanging onto plate

oil leaks from n/s and o/s rear half-shafts

oil leaks from overdrive unit

slight play in the o/s/f bottom trunion unit

too much oil in engine sump

Pass 21 Jul 2010 14,158 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 10,969 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 6,524 miles
Pass 12 May 2007 4,975 miles
Fail 12 May 2007 4,975 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 12 Apr 2006 695 miles

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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JRK 800N is a 1975 MG B GT in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 JRK 800N, 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 JRK 800N registered?

JRK 800N is a 1975 MG B GT, first registered on 21 May 1975.

Is JRK 800N safe to buy?

The MOT history for JRK 800N shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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