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840 JNP

1963 MG B

Grey Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

9,604 mi
Last recorded9,604 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2025
Typical for 1963 MG B28,492 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration840 JNP
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1963
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2025 9,604 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2024 9,547 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2023 9,461 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2022 9,351 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2021 9,109 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Mar 2021 9,109 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 20 Feb 2020 8,950 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 8,616 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 8,352 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 8,181 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 7,947 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2015 7,935 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

offside inner door handle broken and stiff

Pass 21 Aug 2014 7,286 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front suspention joint covers slightly deteriorated

Pass 19 Aug 2013 7,214 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 6,888 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 6,309 miles

Propshaft component defective

Pass 10 Jun 2010 4,734 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2010 4,723 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Apr 2009 3,907 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 1,877 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 44,027 miles

Oil leak

Fail 21 Mar 2007 44,025 miles

Centre Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Centre Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear wheel cylinder securing device missing (3.5.1j)

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

Oil leak

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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840 JNP is a 1963 MG B in Grey with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 1963 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.3% with a typical mileage of 28,492 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 840 JNP, 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 63 years old, this MG B is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was 840 JNP registered?

840 JNP is a 1963 MG B, first registered on 1 February 1963.

Is 840 JNP safe to buy?

The MOT history for 840 JNP shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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