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43 JPX

1975 MG B

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2018
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

73,270 mi
Last recorded73,270 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2017
Typical for 1975 MG B41,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration43 JPX
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1975
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2017 73,270 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 2 Aug 2016 73,125 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil N/S O/S (2.7.3)

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 24 Aug 2015 73,071 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

SLIGHT PLAY IN O/S INNER RACK JOINT

Pass 7 Aug 2014 72,772 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Aug 2014 72,772 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Aug 2013 72,231 miles

HEAVY UNDERSEAL UNDERNEATH

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Aug 2012 71,698 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Jul 2012 71,500 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front suspension has slight play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Outer Front suspension has slight play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 8 Nov 2011 71,176 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 3 Jun 2010 71,152 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2010 71,152 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Apr 2009 70,970 miles

Battery insecure

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 3 Apr 2009 70,970 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Battery insecure

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

Offside Inner Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 9 Apr 2008 70,142 miles

OFFSIDE FRONT OUT RIGGER CORRODID

Fail 7 Apr 2008 70,141 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

OFFSIDE FRONT OUT RIGGER CORRODID

How Reliable is the MG B?

Based on 191,608 MOT tests across 19,443 vehicles.

78.1%
Pass Rate
381
Miles/Year
63
Year Lifespan
19,443
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 5,224
brake binding 4,089
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 3,715
Stop lamp not working 3,343
Steering rack gaiter split 2,887
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43 JPX is a 1975 MG B in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1975 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.2% with a typical mileage of 41,922 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 B fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 5,224 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 43 JPX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG B typically stays on UK roads for around 63 years. At 51 years old, this MG B is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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43 JPX is a 1975 MG B, first registered on 1 January 1975.

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