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JTG 704N

1974 MG B

Yellow Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2022
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

60,153 mi
Last recorded60,153 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2021
Typical for 1974 MG B41,928 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJTG 704N
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1974
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2021 60,153 miles

Nearside Front King pin bush split but not causing excessive movement

Pass 10 May 2018 59,127 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 58,143 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2016 57,886 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2016 57,886 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2015 56,611 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 54,488 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2012 54,475 miles

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

mainbeam telltale light inop

Fail 6 Nov 2012 54,467 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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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JTG 704N is a 1974 MG B in Yellow with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 JTG 704N, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was JTG 704N registered?

JTG 704N is a 1974 MG B, first registered on 2 August 1974.

Is JTG 704N safe to buy?

The MOT history for JTG 704N shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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