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JBX 435N

1975 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2024
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

26,313 mi
Last recorded26,313 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2023
Typical for 1975 MG B41,922 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJBX 435N
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1975
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2023 26,313 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2017 22,176 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 21,597 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2016 21,570 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2010 21,430 miles

Advised- Slight binding at nearside rear wheel.

Advised_ Corrosion at front nearside and offside chassis.

Pass 23 Jun 2009 21,243 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 20,669 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Oct 2007 20,636 miles

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 21 Jun 2006 20,011 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Front Upper Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Lower Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Upper Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

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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JBX 435N is a 1975 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 JBX 435N, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was JBX 435N registered?

JBX 435N is a 1975 MG B, first registered on 13 June 1975.

Is JBX 435N safe to buy?

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