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JRO 245N

1975 MG B

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

10,048 mi
Last recorded10,048 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 1975 MG B41,922 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJRO 245N
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1975
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 10,048 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2025 9,894 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2025 9,892 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 31 Jan 2024 9,786 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2023 9,387 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2023 9,387 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel brake pedal going to floor no brakes (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working both not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Nov 2021 9,383 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2020 9,363 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2019 9,341 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 22 Nov 2019 9,337 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

rear axle check straps perished

Pass 29 Nov 2018 6,615 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2017 6,613 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2017 6,609 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both inner (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both inner (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Pass 30 Nov 2016 6,247 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2016 6,247 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Nov 2015 6,035 miles

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

Nearside Rear floor showing signs of corrosion.

Pass 25 Nov 2014 6,022 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Nov 2013 5,933 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Nov 2012 5,930 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Nov 2011 5,870 miles

Cooling fan loose.

Oil leak

Pass 6 Dec 2010 5,397 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2010 5,397 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 30 Nov 2009 4,648 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 4,394 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2008 4,394 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2007 3,845 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2006 3,376 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2006 3,376 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Dec 2005 2,813 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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JRO 245N is a 1975 MG B in Blue 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 JRO 245N, 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 JRO 245N registered?

JRO 245N is a 1975 MG B, first registered on 24 June 1975.

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