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JLC 589N

1975 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

41,952 mi
Last recorded41,952 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2015
Typical for 1975 MG B41,922 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJLC 589N
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1975
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2015 41,952 miles

Oil leak

Pass 14 Apr 2014 40,258 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2013 39,212 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 38,189 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 36,672 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 34,469 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 32,404 miles

Both brake and clutch pedal rubbers worn

Both front inner track rod joints slighty worn

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Signs of corrision to both rear sill/wing areas

Signs of surface corrision to most of underside of vehicle

Pass 11 Jun 2008 31,936 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside rear light lens is slighty dack than offside lens

Offside front outer sill has corrision not within 30cm of steering/suspension components

Signs of corrision to nearside rear outer sill panel and rear wheel arch areas

Slight play in offside front inner track rod joint

Pass 27 Jun 2007 31,305 miles

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Fail 23 Jun 2007 31,147 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

extensive underbody underseal † †high front brake imbalance

offside outer sill corroded through † †patch repairs to both front inner wings/chassis

Pass 29 Jun 2006 30,153 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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JLC 589N is a 1975 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 JLC 589N, 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

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What year was JLC 589N registered?

JLC 589N is a 1975 MG B, first registered on 28 April 1975.

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