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JVE 363P

1975 MG B

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2016
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

14,581 mi
Last recorded14,581 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2015
Typical for 1975 MG B41,922 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJVE 363P
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1975
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2015 14,581 miles

numerious weld repairs under vehicle

Pass 13 Mar 2014 13,844 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2014 13,844 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 27 Jun 2012 13,520 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 27 Jun 2012 13,520 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 12,687 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2011 12,687 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

n/s/rear back plate damp

o/s/front anti-roll bar link close to front sub frame

Pass 1 Jun 2010 12,022 miles

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

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

exhaust corroded

oil leak

repairs to n/s/front floor pan

repairs to o/s/front floor pan

several repairs to front and rear chassis

Fail 1 Jun 2010 12,022 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

exhaust corroded

oil leak

repairs to n/s/front floor pan

repairs to o/s/front floor pan

several repairs to front and rear chassis

Pass 8 Jun 2009 11,044 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2009 11,044 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Pass 11 Jun 2008 9,245 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 7,830 miles
Fail 30 May 2007 7,830 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 30 May 2006 6,221 miles

previous welding repairs and underbody surface corrosion

some perishing of rear tyre walls

some surface corrosion of bulkhead

Fail 22 May 2006 6,182 miles

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

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

both rear tyres perished on outer sidewalls

heavy surface corrosion to bulkhead

previous welding repairs & general underbody surface 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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JVE 363P is a 1975 MG B in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 JVE 363P, 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 JVE 363P registered?

JVE 363P is a 1975 MG B, first registered on 1 August 1975.

Is JVE 363P safe to buy?

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