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JVA 45N

1974 MG B GT V8

Orange Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2018
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

16,445 mi
Last recorded16,445 miles
Recorded on30 May 2017
Typical for 1974 MG B GT V854,938 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJVA 45N
MakeMG
ModelB GT V8
Year1974
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 May 2017 16,445 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 14,519 miles

advisory lower wishbone pin bush dust cover deteriorated offside front lower

wishbone pin and bush dust cover deteriorated nearside front lower

Pass 29 May 2015 13,425 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 13,097 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 9,826 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 14 May 2010 9,587 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 23 May 2009 7,068 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 17 May 2008 4,437 miles

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 19 May 2007 2,171 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 99,863 miles
Fail 16 May 2006 99,863 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring cracked (2.4.B.1a)

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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JVA 45N is a 1974 MG B GT V8 in Orange with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 JVA 45N, 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 JVA 45N registered?

JVA 45N is a 1974 MG B GT V8, first registered on 4 October 1974.

Is JVA 45N safe to buy?

The MOT history for JVA 45N shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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