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JTU 493N

1975 MG B GT

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

61,895 mi
Last recorded61,895 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 1975 MG B GT46,418 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJTU 493N
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1975
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 61,895 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2025 61,838 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2018 61,732 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2017 61,712 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2016 61,696 miles

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

Fail 3 Aug 2012 61,696 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Pass 3 Aug 2012 61,696 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2008 61,663 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2008 61,663 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Mar 2007 61,476 miles

long travel in handbrake

Pass 16 Mar 2006 61,394 miles

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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JTU 493N is a 1975 MG B GT in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 JTU 493N, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was JTU 493N registered?

JTU 493N is a 1975 MG B GT, first registered on 19 May 1975.

Is JTU 493N safe to buy?

The MOT history for JTU 493N shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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