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JBC 722D

1991 MG B

Red Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

48,107 mi
Last recorded48,107 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2024
Typical for 1991 MG B27,988 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJBC 722D
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2024 48,107 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

General underbody corrosion

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2023 47,972 miles

Front brake imbalance

Nearside front shock absorber slight misting

Nearside rear and front to rear metal brake pipe corrosion

Slight exhaust blow

Slight play in steering rack inner joint

Fail 13 Jun 2023 47,972 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material And front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Upper and lower trunnion (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair Grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Upper and lower trunnion (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2022 47,788 miles

Central Exhaust mount security

Front to rear metal brake pipe corrosion

Nearside Rear Metal brake pipe corroded

Offside Front Inner Steering joint play

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust security

Slight play in nsf trunions

Fail 23 Mar 2022 47,787 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front to rear metal brake pipe slight corrosion

Nearside rear metal brake pipe corroded

Rear exhaust security

Slight play in nearside front trunions

centre exhaust mount security

offside inner steering joint play

Pass 14 Jan 2021 47,463 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

mean beam switch

slight play in front prop shaft joint

Fail 12 Jan 2021 47,462 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

lift in nearside front king pin

lift in offside front king pin

mean beam switch

slight play in front prop shaft joint

Pass 9 Jul 2019 47,013 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 46,953 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front and o/s/r (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 23 Apr 2016 46,953 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front and o/s/r (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Nov 2014 46,773 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 46,376 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 45,781 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 45,423 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2011 45,423 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.A.1b)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2010 44,215 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 6 Sep 2010 44,215 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Road wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2009 41,195 miles

nearside rearbackplate slight gear oil leak

Pass 28 Aug 2008 38,003 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 37,976 miles

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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JBC 722D is a 1991 MG B in Red with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1991 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.1% with a typical mileage of 27,988 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 JBC 722D, 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 35 years old, this MG B is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was JBC 722D registered?

JBC 722D is a 1991 MG B, first registered on 19 July 1991.

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