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JVJ 541P

1975 MG Mgb GT

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2018
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

99,573 mi
Last recorded99,573 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2017
Typical for 1975 MG Mgb GT50,561 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJVJ 541P
MakeMG
ModelMgb GT
Year1975
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2017 99,573 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded and rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2016 99,555 miles

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

Fail 23 Aug 2016 99,553 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 25 Aug 2015 99,441 miles

repairs to underside of vehicle and a heavy coating of underseal applied

Fail 6 Aug 2015 99,436 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

repairs to underside of vehicle and a heavy coating of underseal applied

Pass 19 Jul 2011 93,038 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2011 93,020 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

corrosion inside boot floor by fuel filler pipe

rear exhaust rubbers deteriorating

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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JVJ 541P is a 1975 MG Mgb GT in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 JVJ 541P, 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 JVJ 541P registered?

JVJ 541P is a 1975 MG Mgb GT, first registered on 14 August 1975.

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