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JOO 833N

1975 MG B

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

57,843 mi
Last recorded57,843 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 1975 MG B41,922 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJOO 833N
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1975
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 57,843 miles

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

steering 'stiff'

Fail 26 May 2026 57,841 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake drum contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

steering 'stiff'

Pass 21 May 2025 57,791 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

oil on o/s rear brake back plate

Fail 21 May 2025 57,790 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

oil on o/s rear brake back plate

Pass 14 May 2024 57,742 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

signs of oil contamination on o/s rear brake back plate

Fail 14 May 2024 57,742 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Steering locking device ineffective track rod end locking nut (2.1.3 (d))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

signs of oil contamination on o/s rear brake back plate

Pass 25 May 2023 57,638 miles

Nearside reversing lamp inoperative

indicators flash slowly

slight play in front anti roll bar inner mountings

slight play in steering rack

washers and wipers could be better

Pass 26 May 2022 57,528 miles

vehicle oily underneath

Fail 26 May 2022 57,526 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

signs of oil on offside rear brake backplate

vehicle oily underneath

Pass 29 Jun 2021 57,397 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jun 2021 57,396 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake drum contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 May 2019 57,245 miles

signs of oil on o/s rear brake back plate

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 May 2018 57,131 miles
Fail 14 May 2018 57,129 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Mar 2017 56,978 miles

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

Front Inner Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2016 56,969 miles

oil on o/s rear brake back plate

vehicle bears considerable welded repair

Fail 28 Jan 2016 56,968 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Road wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.A.1b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

oil on o/s rear brake back plate

vehicle bears considerable welded repair

Pass 27 May 2008 56,945 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 56,756 miles

h.c. & c.o. just within limits

wipers could be better

Fail 3 May 2006 56,754 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

oil on o/s rear backplate

vehicle bears considerable repair

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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JOO 833N is a 1975 MG B in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 JOO 833N, 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 JOO 833N registered?

JOO 833N is a 1975 MG B, first registered on 16 May 1975.

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