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JET 291N

1974 MG B

Red Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

9,697 mi
Last recorded9,697 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 1974 MG B41,928 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJET 291N
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1974
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 9,697 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2025 8,398 miles

slight play nearside inner rack end

Fail 23 Apr 2025 8,398 miles

Fuel pipe insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

slight play nearside inner rack end

Pass 15 Apr 2024 6,159 miles

rear park brake figures only just met minimum requirements

slight oil leak

Pass 1 Jun 2022 4,617 miles

Brake pedal pivot has slight wear or free play (1.1.1 (b))

Pass 16 Mar 2019 98,246 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2018 95,790 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2017 94,607 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2016 93,154 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2015 91,901 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2011 91,713 miles

Coolant leak from bottom radiator hose.

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Fail 11 Nov 2011 91,707 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Coolant leak from bottom radiator hose.

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 8 Oct 2010 91,477 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2010 91,477 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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JET 291N is a 1974 MG B in Red with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 1974 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.8% with a typical mileage of 41,928 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 JET 291N, 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 52 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 JET 291N registered?

JET 291N is a 1974 MG B, first registered on 10 September 1974.

Is JET 291N safe to buy?

The MOT history for JET 291N shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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