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JRU 869N

1974 MG B GT V8

Blue Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2018
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

26,497 mi
Last recorded26,497 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2017
Typical for 1974 MG B GT V854,938 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJRU 869N
MakeMG
ModelB GT V8
Year1974
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2017 26,497 miles

offside front brake has a slight bind

Fail 3 Aug 2017 26,497 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside front brake has a slight bind

Fail 15 Sep 2016 26,492 miles

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive side play at eye (shackle) rear eye (2.4.B.4)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive side play at eye (anchor) front eye (2.4.B.4)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (anchor) front eye (2.4.B.4)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (shackle) rear eye (2.4.B.4)

front exhaust deteriorated

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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JRU 869N is a 1974 MG B GT V8 in Blue with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

Across all 1974 MG B GT V8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.0% with a typical mileage of 54,938 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 JRU 869N, 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 52 years old, this MG B GT V8 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was JRU 869N registered?

JRU 869N is a 1974 MG B GT V8, first registered on 11 September 1974.

Is JRU 869N safe to buy?

The MOT history for JRU 869N shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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