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JRS 291N

1975 MG B GT V8

Red Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2014
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

76,755 mi
Last recorded76,755 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2013
Typical for 1975 MG B GT V852,706 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJRS 291N
MakeMG
ModelB GT V8
Year1975
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2013 76,755 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2013 76,755 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Pass 17 Feb 2011 76,591 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 76,058 miles

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

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

travel on parking brake

Pass 27 Jul 2007 75,223 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2006 73,538 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2005 71,000 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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JRS 291N is a 1975 MG B GT V8 in Red with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 JRS 291N, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was JRS 291N registered?

JRS 291N is a 1975 MG B GT V8, first registered on 19 June 1975.

Is JRS 291N safe to buy?

The MOT history for JRS 291N shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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