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JMY 788N

1975 MG B

Beige Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

32,125 mi
Last recorded32,125 miles
Recorded on16 May 2018
Typical for 1975 MG B41,922 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJMY 788N
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1975
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 May 2018 32,125 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2018 32,115 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 19 Sep 2015 32,105 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 2 Aug 2014 32,064 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2013 31,996 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 31,529 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2012 31,529 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Jul 2011 31,143 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2010 30,593 miles

slight lift on both king pins

Pass 25 Jul 2009 29,797 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 28,808 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2008 28,208 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2008 28,208 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2007 27,037 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 26,851 miles

Indicator speed slow - close to minimum limit

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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JMY 788N is a 1975 MG B in Beige with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 JMY 788N, 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 JMY 788N registered?

JMY 788N is a 1975 MG B, first registered on 30 July 1975.

Is JMY 788N safe to buy?

The MOT history for JMY 788N shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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