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JVA 43N

1974 MG B GT V8

Green Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2018
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

10,838 mi
Last recorded10,838 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2017
Typical for 1974 MG B GT V854,938 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJVA 43N
MakeMG
ModelB GT V8
Year1974
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2017 10,838 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 9,631 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2016 9,629 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Pass 1 Jun 2015 8,556 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 8,010 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 6,879 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 6,341 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)

STEERING RACK / TRACK RODS ALIGNMENT INCORRECT DUE TO LOWERED SUSPENSION

Pass 21 Mar 2011 5,869 miles

O/S AND N/S FRONT SUSPENSION HAS PLAY /WEAR IN LOWER AND UPPER TRUINON AND KINGS PINS

Pass 22 Mar 2010 5,425 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2005 3,935 miles

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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JVA 43N is a 1974 MG B GT V8 in Green with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 1974 MG B GT V8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.0% with a typical mileage of 54,938 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 JVA 43N, 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 52 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 JVA 43N registered?

JVA 43N is a 1974 MG B GT V8, first registered on 23 October 1974.

Is JVA 43N safe to buy?

The MOT history for JVA 43N shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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