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JWD 895N

1975 MG B

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2018
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

97,903 mi
Last recorded97,903 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2017
Typical for 1975 MG B41,922 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJWD 895N
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1975
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2017 97,903 miles

Front seat belts passed ref VI advise that three point fixing usually has belt retracting system at top so that you are able to move and the belt moves with you and only locks in emergency

Fail 19 Jul 2017 97,903 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Statutory seat belt of the wrong type. seatbelts fitted incorrectly retractable part in the wrong position (5.1.1)

Pass 26 Jul 2016 97,428 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2016 97,428 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Jun 2015 96,576 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 95,779 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 94,439 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 93,934 miles

slight weep of fuel from front carburettor.

Pass 31 Mar 2006 92,830 miles

Offside Front Upper Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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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JWD 895N is a 1975 MG B in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 JWD 895N, 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 JWD 895N registered?

JWD 895N is a 1975 MG B, first registered on 4 April 1975.

Is JWD 895N safe to buy?

The MOT history for JWD 895N 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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