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JCB 848P

1975 MG B

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

4,325 mi
Last recorded4,325 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 1975 MG B41,922 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJCB 848P
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1975
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc
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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 4,325 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2021 4,078 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 3,661 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2019 3,183 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2018 1,520 miles

Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 8 Nov 2018 1,520 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2017 176 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2017 10 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2017 8 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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 848P is a 1975 MG B in Green 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 JCB 848P, 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 JCB 848P?

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What year was JCB 848P registered?

JCB 848P is a 1975 MG B, first registered on 1 August 1975.

Is JCB 848P safe to buy?

The MOT history for JCB 848P shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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