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JVP 9P

1975 MG B GT

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2017
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

42,379 mi
Last recorded42,379 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2016
Typical for 1975 MG B GT46,418 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJVP 9P
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1975
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2016 42,379 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2016 42,379 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 4 Jun 2015 42,366 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 17 Jun 2014 42,257 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 41,659 miles
Fail 17 May 2013 41,659 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 1 Mar 2012 41,058 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2011 40,714 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Mar 2011 40,714 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 36,624 miles

Front Anti-roll bar slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

n/s/r axel strap broken

n/s/f floor suport is holed and corroded

Fail 23 Jan 2008 36,624 miles

Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

n/s/r axel strap broken

n/s/f floor suport is holed and corroded

Pass 24 Oct 2006 36,602 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2006 36,598 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Outer Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

no rear fog lamp fitted

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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JVP 9P is a 1975 MG B GT in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 JVP 9P, 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.

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JVP 9P is a 1975 MG B GT, first registered on 1 August 1975.

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