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JFT 188N

2003 MG B

Green Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Apr 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

27,201 mi
Last recorded27,201 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 MG B23,170 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJFT 188N
MakeMG
ModelB
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 27,201 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2026 27,198 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Mar 2025 26,106 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2024 24,809 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2023 23,655 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2023 23,655 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Slight fluid leak behind brake drum

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2022 22,518 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 13 Apr 2021 21,581 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 20,475 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 18,940 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 17,317 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 14,038 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 12,388 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 11,739 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 9,343 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 7,282 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Apr 2011 6,155 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 4,868 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 826 miles

o/s spot light not working

Pass 2 May 2006 736 miles

diff oil leak

engine oil leak

sump gasket leaking oil

timing chain cover leaking

Fail 2 May 2006 736 miles

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

Offside Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

diff oil leak

engine oil leak

sump gasket leaking oil

timing chain cover leaking

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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JFT 188N is a 2003 MG B in Green with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2003 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.8% with a typical mileage of 23,170 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 JFT 188N, 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 23 years old, this MG B is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was JFT 188N registered?

JFT 188N is a 2003 MG B, first registered on 12 May 2003.

Is JFT 188N safe to buy?

The MOT history for JFT 188N shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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