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JUK 498N

1975 MG Mgb GT

Orange Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2018
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

51,495 mi
Last recorded51,495 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2017
Typical for 1975 MG Mgb GT50,561 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJUK 498N
MakeMG
ModelMgb GT
Year1975
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc
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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2017 51,495 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 51,480 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

light corrosion to chassis

Fail 23 May 2016 51,473 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

light corrosion to chassis

Pass 29 Apr 2015 51,371 miles

both front bump stops deteriorating

Fail 28 Apr 2015 51,371 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front bump stops deteriorating

Pass 19 Jun 2014 51,353 miles

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 6 Jun 2014 51,346 miles

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

Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2013 51,335 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 5 Mar 2013 51,333 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Jul 2010 502,213 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 19 Jul 2010 50,213 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Jul 2009 50,213 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 22 Jul 2009 50,213 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the MG Mgb GT?

Based on 3,633 MOT tests across 342 vehicles.

74.8%
Pass Rate
484
Miles/Year
60
Year Lifespan
342
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 113
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 108
brake binding 88
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 70
Stop lamp not working 69
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JUK 498N is a 1975 MG Mgb GT in Orange with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

Across all 1975 MG Mgb GT models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.1% with a typical mileage of 50,561 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 Mgb GT fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 113 recorded failures. If you're considering buying JUK 498N, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Mgb GT typically stays on UK roads for around 60 years. At 51 years old, this MG Mgb GT is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was JUK 498N registered?

JUK 498N is a 1975 MG Mgb GT, first registered on 4 July 1975.

Is JUK 498N safe to buy?

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