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JMX 450N

1975 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

29,137 mi
Last recorded29,137 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 1975 MG B41,922 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJMX 450N
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1975
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 29,137 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2025 28,849 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2021 28,177 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Jul 2021 28,177 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 Mar 2017 26,243 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2017 26,243 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Mar 2016 25,081 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2016 25,079 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Fail 10 Mar 2015 23,831 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 23,831 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2014 22,464 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2013 22,447 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2012 22,382 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2011 22,312 miles

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

Fail 27 Jan 2011 22,312 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Jan 2010 22,131 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 21,908 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2009 21,908 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Jan 2008 21,699 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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JMX 450N is a 1975 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 JMX 450N, 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 JMX 450N registered?

JMX 450N is a 1975 MG B, first registered on 16 June 1975.

Is JMX 450N safe to buy?

The MOT history for JMX 450N shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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