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JST 121P

1975 MG B GT V8

Red Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

21,856 mi
Last recorded21,856 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2016
Typical for 1975 MG B GT V852,706 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJST 121P
MakeMG
ModelB GT V8
Year1975
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2016 21,856 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 18,647 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 18,250 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 17,562 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2013 17,562 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 11 Oct 2011 16,245 miles

n/s and o/s rear hubs leaking

slight lift o/s front king pin

slight windscreen damage

Fail 11 Oct 2011 16,244 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s and o/s rear hubs leaking

slight lift o/s front king pin

slight windscreen damage

Pass 28 Oct 2010 15,570 miles

both rear hubs leaking

front imbalance on limits

slight lift o/s king pin

slight windscreen damage

Fail 19 Oct 2010 15,570 miles

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

both rear hubs leaking

front imbalance on limits

slight lift o/s king pin

slight windscreen damage

Pass 6 May 2009 149,278 miles

both rear brake back plates wet (axle oil)

Fail 28 Apr 2009 14,972 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

both rear brake back plates wet (axle oil)

Pass 26 Apr 2008 13,706 miles

front suspension upper ball joints slight play

Pass 2 May 2007 12,005 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2007 12,001 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

hand brake high

o/s/r brake binding

o/s/r tyre close to limit.

oil leaking onto both rear back plates

Pass 16 Mar 2006 10,964 miles

decelerometre test carried out due to front and rear skirts on body kit

Fail 14 Mar 2006 10,964 miles

Nearside Front Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

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

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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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JST 121P is a 1975 MG B GT V8 in Red with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 JST 121P, 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 JST 121P registered?

JST 121P is a 1975 MG B GT V8, first registered on 4 September 1975.

Is JST 121P safe to buy?

The MOT history for JST 121P shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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