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JEK 734N

1975 MG B

Yellow Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

34,286 mi
Last recorded34,286 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2017
Typical for 1975 MG B41,922 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJEK 734N
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1975
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2017 34,286 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2017 34,286 miles

Front Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 23 May 2016 34,281 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 34,273 miles
Fail 14 May 2015 34,269 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s/r wheel has slight bind

Pass 20 May 2014 34,195 miles

Noise heard when brake test carried out on offside front brakes. No play found

tail tail light for main beam dim

Fail 19 May 2014 34,195 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Noise heard when brake test carried out on offside front brakes. No play found

tail tail light for main beam dim

Pass 28 May 2013 34,051 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

Fail 20 May 2013 34,041 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

Pass 31 May 2012 34,020 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 33,916 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 33,739 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 33,670 miles

N/S/R BUMP STOP SEAT RUSTED AWAY

O/S/F N/S/F O/S/R SIDEWALLS OF TYRES ARE DRY AND CRACKING

Pass 1 May 2008 33,596 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2008 33,594 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 15 May 2006 32,865 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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JEK 734N is a 1975 MG B in Yellow with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 JEK 734N, 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 JEK 734N registered?

JEK 734N is a 1975 MG B, first registered on 7 July 1975.

Is JEK 734N safe to buy?

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