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JCB 845P

1975 MG B

Orange Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2023
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

17,131 mi
Last recorded17,131 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2022
Typical for 1975 MG B41,922 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJCB 845P
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1975
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2022 17,131 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2020 16,767 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2019 16,398 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2018 15,956 miles

Offside Front king pin slight play

Fail 13 Dec 2018 15,956 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Front king pin slight play

Pass 4 Dec 2017 15,429 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2016 14,078 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2015 11,071 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2015 11,071 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 12 Dec 2014 7,588 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

Fail 1 Dec 2014 7,582 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

engine oil below minimum

Pass 5 Dec 2013 7,178 miles

o/s/f lower wing corroded

Fail 2 Dec 2013 7,178 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

o/s/f lower wing corroded

Pass 19 Jul 2012 7,174 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 7,174 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 7,108 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 6,451 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2006 6,449 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

n/s seatbelt stalk loose

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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JCB 845P is a 1975 MG B in Orange with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 JCB 845P, 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 JCB 845P registered?

JCB 845P is a 1975 MG B, first registered on 1 August 1975.

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