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JRM 242N

1975 MG B

Orange Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2018
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

84,325 mi
Last recorded84,325 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2017
Typical for 1975 MG B41,922 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJRM 242N
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1975
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2017 84,325 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 83,951 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 83,632 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 82,975 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2014 82,971 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Coolant leak

Pass 4 Sep 2012 82,321 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 81,399 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2011 81,399 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Steering column will not lock in a fixed position (adjustable type) (2.1.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h) DANGEROUS

o/s engine mount bolt not tight

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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JRM 242N is a 1975 MG B in Orange with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 JRM 242N, 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 JRM 242N registered?

JRM 242N is a 1975 MG B, first registered on 1 February 1975.

Is JRM 242N safe to buy?

The MOT history for JRM 242N shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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