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JSV 846

1975 MG B GT V8

Blue Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

55,618 mi
Last recorded55,618 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 1975 MG B GT V852,706 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJSV 846
MakeMG
ModelB GT V8
Year1975
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 55,618 miles

Valve stem slightly damaged all (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 25 Oct 2024 51,379 miles

Central Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2023 47,842 miles

Offside Front Upper king pin slight lift

Oil leak, but not excessive engine / gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2022 45,256 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2021 44,787 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2020 44,771 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2019 44,697 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2018 44,391 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2017 41,753 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2016 39,641 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2015 37,632 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 11 Nov 2014 35,965 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2014 35,965 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

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

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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JSV 846 is a 1975 MG B GT V8 in Blue with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 JSV 846, 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 JSV 846 registered?

JSV 846 is a 1975 MG B GT V8, first registered on 20 October 1975.

Is JSV 846 safe to buy?

The MOT history for JSV 846 shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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