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JLC 97N

1975 MG B

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2021
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

74,045 mi
Last recorded74,045 miles
Recorded on29 May 2020
Typical for 1975 MG B41,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJLC 97N
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1975
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 May 2020 74,045 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 73,209 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 72,116 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 71,947 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 70,109 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 69,140 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 68,345 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 66,648 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 65,701 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 65,204 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2007 65,199 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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 97N is a 1975 MG B in White 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 97N, 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 97N registered?

JLC 97N is a 1975 MG B, first registered on 1 April 1975.

Is JLC 97N safe to buy?

The MOT history for JLC 97N shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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