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JTV 698N

1975 MG B GT

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

90,048 mi
Last recorded90,048 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2011
Typical for 1975 MG B GT46,418 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJTV 698N
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1975
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2011 90,048 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 90,012 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 12 Nov 2009 89,239 miles

slight lift offside king pin

surface corrosion rear chassis

Fail 30 Oct 2009 89,239 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

slight lift offside king pin

surface corrosion rear chassis

Pass 14 Aug 2008 88,746 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2008 88,746 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 1 Aug 2007 87,877 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2007 87,877 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2006 86,752 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2006 86,752 miles

Centre Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 18 Apr 2006 86,764 miles

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.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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JTV 698N is a 1975 MG B GT in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 JTV 698N, 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 JTV 698N registered?

JTV 698N is a 1975 MG B GT, first registered on 24 June 1975.

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