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JRX 718P

1975 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2009
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

83,150 mi
Last recorded83,150 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2008
Typical for 1975 MG B41,922 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJRX 718P
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1975
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2008 83,150 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2008 83,144 miles

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front brake caliper locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Offside Front brake caliper locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

crack in windscreen nearside

Fail 28 Aug 2007 83,130 miles

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

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front screen cracked outside swept area

long handbrake lever travel

slight chassis corrosion

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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JRX 718P is a 1975 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 JRX 718P, 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

How do I check the history of JRX 718P?

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What year was JRX 718P registered?

JRX 718P is a 1975 MG B, first registered on 20 August 1975.

Is JRX 718P safe to buy?

The MOT history for JRX 718P shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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