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JOG 266N

1975 MG B

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

15,056 mi
Last recorded15,056 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 1975 MG B41,922 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJOG 266N
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1975
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 15,056 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2024 14,399 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2024 14,385 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Sep 2023 13,879 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2022 13,576 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2021 12,905 miles

Nearside Front Wheel hub spigot mounting slightly worn (5.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel hub spigot mounting slightly worn (5.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel hub spigot mounting slightly worn (5.2.1 (b) (i))

parking brake lever has limited reserve travel

Pass 16 Sep 2020 11,383 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2019 9,446 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2018 8,360 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2018 8,360 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 27 Sep 2017 8,173 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2017 8,173 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) loose spinner centre (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) loose Spinner centre (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 9 Aug 2016 7,920 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 7,819 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2015 7,819 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) loose Centre spinner retainer (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 1 Oct 2014 7,567 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 7,154 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2013 7,154 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Pass 25 Sep 2012 6,697 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 6,024 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 5,279 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2010 5,277 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Sep 2009 4,357 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2008 3,268 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2008 3,264 miles

Nearside Inner Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Outer Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Outer Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 8 Oct 2007 2,694 miles

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 10 Oct 2006 1,891 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2006 1,891 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2005 91,108 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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JOG 266N is a 1975 MG B in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 JOG 266N, 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 JOG 266N registered?

JOG 266N is a 1975 MG B, first registered on 26 June 1975.

Is JOG 266N safe to buy?

The MOT history for JOG 266N shows 29 tests with a 72.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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