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JPM 781N

1974 MG B

Green Petrol 1950cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

82,278 mi
Last recorded82,278 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2018
Typical for 1974 MG B41,928 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJPM 781N
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1974
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,950cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2018 82,278 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 81,584 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 80,954 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 80,172 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

the earth strap near the n/s lower engine mount is not connected

the front exhaust clamps are in poor condition

the front tyres are weraring on the inside edges

the n/s sill to floor and the jacking points are in poor condition

the r/o/s brake is slightly binding

Pass 7 Mar 2014 78,988 miles

both centre jacking points are in poor condition

corrosion in the r/o/s backing sills

corrosion near the rear shock absorbers top mounting areas

the earth strap from the n/s engine mount is not attatched

the rear prop uj has slight play

Pass 5 Mar 2013 77,865 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

the clutch slave cylinder flexible intake hose is in poor condition

Pass 24 Feb 2012 76,132 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 74,906 miles

Brake servo action very faint. Brake pedal feels more norma / not rock hard all the time. Servo valve noisy even when servo exhausted. Road test / pedal feels as expected

No main beam warning light

O/S outer sill corroded / N/S crosmember corroded

O/S seat belt webbing poor

Play o/S steering rack

Fail 24 Feb 2011 74,875 miles

Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Fuel pipe union leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

No main beam warning light

O/S outer sill corroded / N/S crosmember corroded

O/S seat belt webbing poor

Play o/S steering rack

Pass 25 Feb 2010 73,970 miles

Clutch slave hose bulging

O/S/R fuel tank damp?

Fail 25 Feb 2010 73,970 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

O/S/R fuel tank damp?

Clutch slave hose bulging

Pass 27 Feb 2009 72,936 miles

Slave cylinder hose blistered

Exhaust poor repair / leaks / mount not attached

Servo action suspect / minimal

Fail 24 Feb 2009 72,935 miles

Brake has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Nearside coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Exhaust poor repair / leaks / mount not attached

Slave cylinder hose blistered

Pass 22 Feb 2008 71,836 miles

both sills rerair very poor

rear fog lights fitted not working

Fail 20 Feb 2008 71,831 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both sills rerair very poor

rear fog lights fitted not working

Pass 16 Nov 2006 70,915 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2006 70,864 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

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

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Fog light operation †Outer sills and front od sills holed both side of car. Play in O/S/F fulcrum. Wiper action poor.

O/S/R rear wheel arch area corroded

Pass 1 Feb 2006 70,167 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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JPM 781N is a 1974 MG B in Green with a 1,950cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 1974 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.8% with a typical mileage of 41,928 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 JPM 781N, 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 52 years old, this MG B is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was JPM 781N registered?

JPM 781N is a 1974 MG B, first registered on 2 August 1974.

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