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JVG 843M

1974 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

99 mi
Last recorded99 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 1974 MG B41,928 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJVG 843M
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1974
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 99 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2022 3,244 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 3,232 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

nearside top trunion worn

nearside windscreen cracked

offside top trunion worn

Pass 10 Nov 2010 3,232 miles

near side screen cracked

near side top trunion has slight play

off side rear sill repaired

Pass 22 Apr 2009 3,232 miles

near side of windscreen cracked(outside swept area)

near side top trunion bush has slight play

off side rear sill repaired/filled

Fail 11 Jun 2008 3,232 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage (3.1.4a)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Jun 2007 3,232 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 3,232 miles
Fail 17 May 2006 3,232 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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JVG 843M is a 1974 MG B in Red 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 JVG 843M, 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 JVG 843M registered?

JVG 843M is a 1974 MG B, first registered on 25 March 1974.

Is JVG 843M safe to buy?

The MOT history for JVG 843M 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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