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JVS 717N

1974 MG B GT

Yellow Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2020
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

98,538 mi
Last recorded98,538 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2019
Typical for 1974 MG B GT43,430 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJVS 717N
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1974
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2019 98,538 miles

Coolant fan Loose.

Pass 3 Aug 2018 98,268 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2018 98,262 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front bearings slightly play.n/s/rear bearing slightly play.

Fail 8 Jun 2018 98,256 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front bearings slightly play.n/s/rear bearing slightly play.

Pass 2 Jun 2017 97,799 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 97,683 miles

Offside Rear brake slight bind

Pass 29 May 2015 97,378 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 96,719 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2010 96,424 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2009 96,118 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 94,285 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2006 92,524 miles

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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JVS 717N is a 1974 MG B GT in Yellow with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1974 MG B GT models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.7% with a typical mileage of 43,430 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 JVS 717N, 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 52 years old, this MG B GT is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was JVS 717N registered?

JVS 717N is a 1974 MG B GT, first registered on 3 December 1974.

Is JVS 717N safe to buy?

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