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JTG 979N

1975 MG B GT

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

94,841 mi
Last recorded94,841 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2018
Typical for 1975 MG B GT46,418 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJTG 979N
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1975
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2018 94,841 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 93,755 miles

front coil springs rusty

offside center out rigger rusty

Fail 18 Apr 2016 93,753 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front coil springs rusty

offside center out rigger rusty

Pass 18 Apr 2015 90,503 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Rear Rear fog lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.3.2b)

both front wings rusty

both rear axle straps weak

both rear chassis rusty

front sub frame rusty

offside front outer sill corroded

offside under body panel corroded

offside under wheel arches covered

slight rust on all brake pipes

slight rust on both rear under wheel arches

stops on both front seat belts web

Fail 7 Apr 2015 90,406 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Rear Rear fog lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.3.2b)

both front wings rusty

both rear axle straps weak

both rear chassis rusty

front sub frame rusty

offside front outer sill corroded

offside under body panel corroded

offside under wheel arches covered

slight rust on all brake pipes

slight rust on both rear under wheel arches

stops on both front seat belts web

Pass 27 Apr 2014 86,966 miles

both rear leaf springs weak and rusty

front coil spring and front sub frame rusty

offside front flooring rusty

offside outer sill rusty

rear exhaust clamp missing

Fail 17 Apr 2014 86,905 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting worn and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

both rear leaf springs weak and rusty

front coil spring and front sub frame rusty

offside front flooring rusty

offside outer sill rusty

rear exhaust clamp missing

Pass 8 Apr 2013 84,288 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

indicators flash slow

long traver on hand brake

nearside front lower king pin bush has slight wear

offside fronr lower suspension arm outer bolt holes elongated

offside outer sill corroded

offside under body panels corroded

Pass 30 Apr 2012 81,848 miles

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

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

both front coil springs corroded

engine & gear box oil leak

Pass 21 Apr 2011 79,205 miles

both front wheel arches starting to corrode

front brake pads worn low

Fail 14 Apr 2011 79,068 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

front brake pads worn low

offside rear and both sides front inner wheel arch areas heavily corroded and weak reccomend attention

Pass 6 Apr 2010 75,704 miles

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

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

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

Offside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Apr 2010 75,704 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Offside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Apr 2009 72,513 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front bump stop weak

Pass 8 Apr 2009 72,513 miles

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

front bump stop weak

Pass 14 Apr 2008 69,490 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 65,708 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 61,742 miles
Fail 2 May 2006 61,703 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Fail 25 Apr 2006 61,628 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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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JTG 979N is a 1975 MG B GT in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 JTG 979N, 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 JTG 979N registered?

JTG 979N is a 1975 MG B GT, first registered on 22 May 1975.

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