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JMA 429N

1975 MG B Roadster

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2019
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

34,714 mi
Last recorded34,714 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2018
Typical for 1975 MG B Roadster24,622 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJMA 429N
MakeMG
ModelB Roadster
Year1975
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2018 34,714 miles

front chassis rails and both front wings are corroded

Pass 30 Mar 2017 29,787 miles

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 30 Mar 2017 29,787 miles

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 17 Mar 2016 27,614 miles

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 16 Mar 2016 27,602 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 18 Mar 2015 25,525 miles

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

corrosion to rear arches, front wings and doors

corrosion to sills

exhaust system corroded

fuel pipes corroded

oil leak

Pass 21 Mar 2014 23,535 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2014 23,524 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

corrosion to doors

exhaust system corroded

front and rear suspension corroded

oil leak

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

vehicle has been undersealed

Pass 18 Mar 2013 20,406 miles

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

Oil leak

o/s/r quarter panel / wheel arch has some corrosion

various areas of light corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 19 Mar 2012 18,066 miles

Oil leak

o/s/r quarter panel/wheel arch and both front floorpans have some corrosion

various areas ofr corrosion to rear underside of vehicle

Pass 24 Mar 2011 16,224 miles

How Reliable is the MG B Roadster?

Based on 3,612 MOT tests across 302 vehicles.

78.0%
Pass Rate
401
Miles/Year
63
Year Lifespan
302
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 81
brake binding 75
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 65
Stop lamp not working 64
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 57
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JMA 429N is a 1975 MG B Roadster in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1975 MG B Roadster models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.6% with a typical mileage of 24,622 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 Roadster fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 81 recorded failures. If you're considering buying JMA 429N, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG B Roadster typically stays on UK roads for around 63 years. At 51 years old, this MG B Roadster is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was JMA 429N registered?

JMA 429N is a 1975 MG B Roadster, first registered on 1 April 1975.

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