CarVerify

Free Car Check

JEN 148P

1975 MG B

Orange Petrol 1798cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2018
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

38,130 mi
Last recorded38,130 miles
Recorded on11 May 2017
Typical for 1975 MG B41,922 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this MG
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationJEN 148P
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1975
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 May 2017 38,130 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 2 Jun 2016 38,130 miles
Fail 26 May 2016 38,130 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 22 May 2015 38,146 miles

lots of underseal over welding

Fail 20 May 2015 38,130 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.5)

lots of underseal over welding

Fail 13 Apr 2015 38,130 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel joint insecure in a suspension arm (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Steering column excessively corroded and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

drivers seat rear mounting slightly corroded

vehicle has been newly undersealed

Pass 28 Mar 2012 38,130 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 38,130 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 9 Jan 2009 38,157 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2008 38,130 miles

Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 11 Dec 2007 32,836 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 2 Jan 2007 27,031 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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
Full MG B reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

JEN 148P is a 1975 MG B in Orange with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 JEN 148P, 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 JEN 148P?

You can check the full history of JEN 148P by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was JEN 148P registered?

JEN 148P is a 1975 MG B, first registered on 13 August 1975.

Is JEN 148P safe to buy?

The MOT history for JEN 148P shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does JEN 148P have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on JEN 148P. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.