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JBY 813N

1975 MG B

Orange Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

44,259 mi
Last recorded44,259 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2008
Typical for 1975 MG B41,922 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJBY 813N
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1975
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2008 44,259 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2008 44,249 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 1 Aug 2007 44,248 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2007 44,248 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 44,242 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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JBY 813N is a 1975 MG B in Orange with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 JBY 813N, 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

How do I check the history of JBY 813N?

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What year was JBY 813N registered?

JBY 813N is a 1975 MG B, first registered on 17 June 1975.

Is JBY 813N safe to buy?

The MOT history for JBY 813N shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does JBY 813N have outstanding finance?

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