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JJH 673N

1974 MG B

Yellow Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2022
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

86,375 mi
Last recorded86,375 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2021
Typical for 1974 MG B41,928 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJJH 673N
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1974
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2021 86,375 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2021 86,370 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 85,937 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2017 85,859 miles

Central Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

underside of vehicle has general underbody corrosion

Fail 1 Aug 2017 85,856 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel pump leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Central Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

underside of vehicle has general underbody corrosion

Pass 9 Aug 2016 85,797 miles

Centre Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

been stood a long time

Fail 8 Aug 2016 85,797 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Front Braking system leaking hose (3.6.A.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Centre Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

been stood a long time

Pass 24 Oct 2012 85,784 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2012 85,784 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 May 2011 85,737 miles
Fail 16 May 2011 85,734 miles

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

Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Jun 2010 85,716 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 85,563 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 85,450 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 13 Jun 2008 85,450 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 16 May 2007 85,381 miles
Fail 16 May 2007 85,381 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 24 May 2006 85,321 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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JJH 673N is a 1974 MG B in Yellow with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 JJH 673N, 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 JJH 673N registered?

JJH 673N is a 1974 MG B, first registered on 24 October 1974.

Is JJH 673N safe to buy?

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