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JYJ 163N

1975 MG B GT

Yellow Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

4,475 mi
Last recorded4,475 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2025
Typical for 1975 MG B GT46,418 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJYJ 163N
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1975
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2025 4,475 miles
Pass 4 May 2024 1,188 miles

Nearside Front Inner tie rod has slight play in ball joint

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 20 May 2022 97,909 miles

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 16 Jan 2020 96,508 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2019 96,111 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2018 95,840 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2017 95,621 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2016 94,772 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2015 94,719 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2013 94,552 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

sidewalls perished on both rear and offside front tyres

Pass 19 Oct 2012 94,194 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

n/s/f tyre sidewall slightly perished

n/s/r tyre sidewall slightly perished

o/s/f tyre sidewall slightly perished

o/s/r tyre sidewall slightly perished

rear exhaust silencer slight blow

Fail 19 Oct 2012 94,194 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

n/s/f tyre sidewall slightly perished

n/s/r tyre sidewall slightly perished

o/s/f tyre sidewall slightly perished

o/s/r tyre sidewall slightly perished

rear exhaust silencer slight blow

Pass 21 Oct 2011 93,920 miles

both rear tyres, side walls perishing

o/s/f tyre side walls perishing

rear exhuast box/pipe corroding and has slight blow

Fail 11 Oct 2011 93,913 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres, side walls perishing

o/s/f tyre side walls perishing

rear exhuast box/pipe corroding and has slight blow

Pass 14 Aug 2010 93,843 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 93,540 miles

Binding to n/s/f wheel.

Front inner wishbone bushes worn.

Lift and play in o/s/f king pin.

O/s/f tyre tread depth starting to get low.

Rear exhaust hangers separating.

Pass 13 Jun 2008 93,457 miles

extensive repairs have been carried out under vehicle

slight free play detected at OSF wheel

Pass 22 Jun 2007 93,360 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2007 93,344 miles

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

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

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

play in both prop-shaft UJ's

Pass 2 Jun 2006 92,764 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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JYJ 163N is a 1975 MG B GT in Yellow with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 JYJ 163N, 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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What year was JYJ 163N registered?

JYJ 163N is a 1975 MG B GT, first registered on 31 December 1975.

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