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JWG 824P

1975 MG B

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

95,883 mi
Last recorded95,883 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2017
Typical for 1975 MG B41,922 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJWG 824P
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1975
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2017 95,883 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 7 Jun 2014 95,790 miles
Pass 11 May 2013 95,736 miles
Pass 19 May 2012 95,664 miles
Pass 21 May 2011 95,566 miles
Pass 29 May 2010 95,237 miles
Fail 9 May 2009 95,064 miles

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Battery insecure

Pass 9 May 2009 95,064 miles

Battery insecure

Pass 16 Jun 2007 94,477 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 93,213 miles
Fail 31 May 2006 93,045 miles

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Fail 26 May 2006 93,024 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.C3)

Horn control not readily accessible to the driver (1.6.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

propshaft defective

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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JWG 824P is a 1975 MG B in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 JWG 824P, 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 JWG 824P registered?

JWG 824P is a 1975 MG B, first registered on 1 August 1975.

Is JWG 824P safe to buy?

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