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GJT 601N

1974 MG B GT V8

White Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

34,215 mi
Last recorded34,215 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2016
Typical for 1974 MG B GT V854,938 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJT 601N
MakeMG
ModelB GT V8
Year1974
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2016 34,215 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt borderline pass (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 33,354 miles

Oil leak

Pass 22 Apr 2014 32,572 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Pass 2 May 2013 31,660 miles

Oil leak

Pass 11 Apr 2012 29,564 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 27,462 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2011 27,462 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Apr 2010 25,123 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 23,059 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 21,304 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 16,859 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2006 12,886 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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GJT 601N is a 1974 MG B GT V8 in White with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

Across all 1974 MG B GT V8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.0% with a typical mileage of 54,938 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 GJT 601N, 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 52 years old, this MG B GT V8 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GJT 601N registered?

GJT 601N is a 1974 MG B GT V8, first registered on 1 December 1974.

Is GJT 601N safe to buy?

The MOT history for GJT 601N shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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