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JTL 48N

1975 MG B

Red Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

464 mi
Last recorded464 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 1975 MG B41,922 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJTL 48N
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1975
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 464 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2024 451 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2023 445 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2022 257 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2021 99,711 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2021 99,709 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2020 99,705 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2019 99,642 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jul 2019 99,625 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2018 99,490 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 99,286 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 99,249 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 9 Jun 2016 99,249 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 11 Jun 2015 98,922 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 98,477 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 10 Apr 2013 98,054 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 97,791 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 19 Mar 2012 97,791 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 3 Dec 2010 97,788 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 13 Nov 2009 97,669 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 3 Nov 2008 97,102 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2008 97,102 miles

Front Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

Rear Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

Pass 23 Nov 2007 96,795 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

O/s/f floor corroded outside prescribed area.

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 3 Nov 2006 96,453 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2005 96,152 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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JTL 48N is a 1975 MG B in Red with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 JTL 48N, 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 JTL 48N registered?

JTL 48N is a 1975 MG B, first registered on 14 May 1975.

Is JTL 48N safe to buy?

The MOT history for JTL 48N shows 25 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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