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JSD 729N

1975 MG Mgbgt

Orange Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

39,745 mi
Last recorded39,745 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2009
Typical for 1975 MG Mgbgt51,461 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJSD 729N
MakeMG
ModelMgbgt
Year1975
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc
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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2009 39,745 miles

front suspension has slight play

vehicle has corrosion

Fail 24 Jul 2009 39,745 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front suspension has slight play

vehicle has corrosion

Pass 31 Jul 2008 39,452 miles

Front and rear no. plates are starting to deteriorate

Metal brake pipes have slight corrosion

Nearside centre outer sill has corrosion

Offside front floor has corrosion

Fail 23 Jul 2008 39,452 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front and rear no. plates are starting to deteriorate

Metal brake pipes have slight corrosion

Nearside centre outer sill has corrosion

Offside front floor has corrosion

Pass 24 Jul 2007 38,039 miles

All metal brake pipes have corrosion

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front and rear no plates are starting to deteriorate

Offside and nearside front king pins have play

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Under body of vehicle has corrosion

Vehicle has brake and accelerater hand controls

Pass 28 Jul 2006 36,044 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

vehicle has brake & accelerater hand controls

Pass 13 Jun 2005 34,585 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2005 34,585 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

How Reliable is the MG Mgbgt?

Based on 2,202 MOT tests across 243 vehicles.

75.8%
Pass Rate
419
Miles/Year
60
Year Lifespan
243
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 61
brake binding 54
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 54
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 49
Stop lamp not working 47
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JSD 729N is a 1975 MG Mgbgt in Orange with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1975 MG Mgbgt models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.0% with a typical mileage of 51,461 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a MG Mgbgt fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 61 recorded failures. If you're considering buying JSD 729N, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Mgbgt typically stays on UK roads for around 60 years. At 51 years old, this MG Mgbgt is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was JSD 729N registered?

JSD 729N is a 1975 MG Mgbgt, first registered on 18 July 1975.

Is JSD 729N safe to buy?

The MOT history for JSD 729N shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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