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LJN 405P

1975 MG B GT V8

White Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

74,599 mi
Last recorded74,599 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 1975 MG B GT V852,706 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJN 405P
MakeMG
ModelB GT V8
Year1975
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 74,599 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2025 74,222 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2024 73,740 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Deteriorated (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Deteriorated (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2023 73,178 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2022 72,623 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2021 72,175 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2020 71,943 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 71,442 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 70,947 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 69,856 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 68,874 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2016 68,874 miles

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 16 Mar 2015 68,000 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2013 66,722 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 65,426 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2011 64,426 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 63,019 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 62,261 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 61,409 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 60,647 miles

How Reliable is the MG B GT V8?

Based on 7,164 MOT tests across 809 vehicles.

80.1%
Pass Rate
487
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
809
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 160
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 154
brake binding 141
Stop lamp not working 132
Horn not working 109
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LJN 405P is a 1975 MG B GT V8 in White with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

Across all 1975 MG B GT V8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.3% with a typical mileage of 52,706 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a MG B GT V8 fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 160 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LJN 405P, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG B GT V8 typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 51 years old, this MG B GT V8 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LJN 405P registered?

LJN 405P is a 1975 MG B GT V8, first registered on 16 October 1975.

Is LJN 405P safe to buy?

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