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JYA 551N

1975 MG B GT

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

7,636 mi
Last recorded7,636 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2019
Typical for 1975 MG B GT46,418 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJYA 551N
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1975
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2019 7,636 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 4,693 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 1,972 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 1,221 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 13,198 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2014 12,099 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2014 12,099 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2013 11,011 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2012 10,641 miles
Pass 7 May 2011 8,852 miles
Pass 8 May 2010 7,996 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 6,138 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2008 4,898 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 3,127 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 2,111 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2006 2,094 miles

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

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

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

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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JYA 551N is a 1975 MG B GT in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 JYA 551N, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of JYA 551N?

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What year was JYA 551N registered?

JYA 551N is a 1975 MG B GT, first registered on 17 March 1975.

Is JYA 551N safe to buy?

The MOT history for JYA 551N shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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