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JRO 486K

2000 MG Mgb

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

51,007 mi
Last recorded51,007 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2025
Typical for 2000 MG Mgb50,544 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJRO 486K
MakeMG
ModelMgb
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2025 51,007 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2024 50,937 miles

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front slight rock in king pin

Pass 17 Jul 2023 50,753 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2023 50,753 miles

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Pass 5 Jul 2022 50,554 miles
Pass 17 May 2021 50,544 miles
Pass 14 May 2020 50,468 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2019 50,378 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2018 50,285 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2018 50,281 miles

All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 19 Apr 2017 50,068 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 49,869 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 49,755 miles

Nearside Front Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Front Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

How Reliable is the MG Mgb?

Based on 26,893 MOT tests across 2,439 vehicles.

77.2%
Pass Rate
382
Miles/Year
63
Year Lifespan
2,439
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 736
Stop lamp not working 551
brake binding 549
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 531
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 460
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JRO 486K is a 2000 MG Mgb in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 2000 MG Mgb models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.4% with a typical mileage of 50,544 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a MG Mgb fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 736 recorded failures. If you're considering buying JRO 486K, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Mgb typically stays on UK roads for around 63 years. At 26 years old, this MG Mgb is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was JRO 486K registered?

JRO 486K is a 2000 MG Mgb, first registered on 1 October 2000.

Is JRO 486K safe to buy?

The MOT history for JRO 486K shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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