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JVO 155N

1975 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Apr 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

92,708 mi
Last recorded92,708 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 1975 MG B41,922 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJVO 155N
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1975
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 92,708 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All Pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 30 Mar 2026 92,708 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Steering wheel has movement relative to the column such that there is a serious risk of detachment (2.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All Pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 31 Mar 2025 91,079 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil damper (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil damper (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Apr 2024 89,211 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive Lower engine, dripping between engine / box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2023 87,397 miles

Brake master cylinder below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2022 85,906 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2021 85,044 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2020 85,033 miles

Central Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Fail 19 Jun 2020 85,033 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing x2 (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Pass 24 Jun 2014 85,028 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2013 85,027 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2013 85,027 miles

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 2 Mar 2012 85,026 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2012 85,026 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn linkage (2.7.4)

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2011 84,909 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2011 84,909 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Dec 2006 84,792 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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JVO 155N is a 1975 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 JVO 155N, 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 JVO 155N registered?

JVO 155N is a 1975 MG B, first registered on 31 December 1975.

Is JVO 155N safe to buy?

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