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JJJ 931P

1975 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2021
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

83,834 mi
Last recorded83,834 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2020
Typical for 1975 MG B41,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJJJ 931P
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1975
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2020 83,834 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2020 83,834 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bottom arm bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

No hazards required but not working

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bottom arm bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2019 82,845 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2018 81,335 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 80,905 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 80,465 miles

Engine covered in oil but not dripping

Oil leaking from diff

Fail 29 Feb 2016 80,465 miles

Engine covered in oil but not dripping

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leaking from diff

Pass 4 Mar 2015 79,899 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 78,653 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Mar 2014 78,653 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 18 Mar 2013 77,407 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2012 76,182 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 74,013 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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JJJ 931P is a 1975 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 JJJ 931P, 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 JJJ 931P?

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What year was JJJ 931P registered?

JJJ 931P is a 1975 MG B, first registered on 13 August 1975.

Is JJJ 931P safe to buy?

The MOT history for JJJ 931P shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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