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JHY 51P

1975 MG B

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2019
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

16,426 mi
Last recorded16,426 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2018
Typical for 1975 MG B41,922 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJHY 51P
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1975
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2018 16,426 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 15,772 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 15,216 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 14,768 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 14,401 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 14,018 miles
Fail 29 May 2013 14,018 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 17 Apr 2012 13,855 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 13,591 miles
Fail 12 May 2006 13,591 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

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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JHY 51P is a 1975 MG B in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 JHY 51P, 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 JHY 51P?

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What year was JHY 51P registered?

JHY 51P is a 1975 MG B, first registered on 15 August 1975.

Is JHY 51P safe to buy?

The MOT history for JHY 51P shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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