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JMU 3P

1975 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2018
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

79,031 mi
Last recorded79,031 miles
Recorded on4 May 2017
Typical for 1975 MG B41,922 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJMU 3P
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1975
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 May 2017 79,031 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

covers over both outer sills

Pass 29 Apr 2016 78,387 miles

covers over both outer sills

Fail 20 Apr 2016 78,383 miles

Centre Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)

Centre Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis rail (2.4.A.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill inside vehicle (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Parking brake lever pawl spring does not push the pawl positively into the ratchet teeth (3.1.5)

Steering lock fails to engage (2.1.4b)

covers over both outer sills

Pass 28 Apr 2015 76,953 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2015 76,953 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fail 6 Oct 2010 75,772 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Oct 2010 75,772 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2010 75,772 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 21 Sep 2009 75,571 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2009 75,571 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Pass 6 Oct 2008 75,281 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2008 75,281 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 5 Oct 2007 75,201 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2007 75,201 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2006 74,808 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2005 74,161 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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JMU 3P is a 1975 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 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 JMU 3P, 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.

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What year was JMU 3P registered?

JMU 3P is a 1975 MG B, first registered on 7 August 1975.

Is JMU 3P safe to buy?

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