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JRP 422N

1975 MG B GT

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2023
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

100,113 mi
Last recorded100,113 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2022
Typical for 1975 MG B GT46,418 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJRP 422N
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1975
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2022 100,113 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underneath (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2017 96,838 miles

fan belt loose

new sills/floor covers fitted

slight movement in front suspension king pin assemblies

Fail 3 Oct 2017 96,817 miles

Headlamp insecure both (1.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside engine mounting bracket insecure and likely to fail nut missing (6.1.D.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle n/s slow to operate (3.7.B.5b)

Steering rack insecure o/s mounting bolt loose (2.2.B.1a)

fan belt loose

new sills/floor covers fitted

slight movement in front suspension king pin assemblies

Pass 7 Sep 2016 96,608 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 95,461 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

n/s/f inner flitch corroded n/s/f inner flitch badley repaired under body corroded

Fail 6 Aug 2013 95,451 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Offside Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

n/s/f inner flitch corroded n/s/f inner flitch badley repaired under body corroded

Pass 22 Mar 2010 94,333 miles

coolant leaking from by the radiator

one bulb in both rear number plate lamps are inoperative

rear flexi hoses perished

Fail 27 Oct 2009 94,323 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front registration plate not fixed vertically, or as close to vertical as is reasonably practical (6.3.2c)

Nearside Rear Axle has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Nearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Rear Axle has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Nearside rear brake back plate oil soaked

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

Offside front inner wing to wing mounting rail possible fibreglass repair

Slight wear prop shaft joints

Surface corrosion underside

Pass 5 Mar 2008 93,991 miles

corrosion hole in offside inner wing

Fail 11 Feb 2008 93,981 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside front inner wing corroded but not structuall

Fail 3 Oct 2007 93,969 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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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JRP 422N is a 1975 MG B GT in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 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 fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 4,350 recorded failures. If you're considering buying JRP 422N, 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.

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What year was JRP 422N registered?

JRP 422N is a 1975 MG B GT, first registered on 17 June 1975.

Is JRP 422N safe to buy?

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