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JWV 865N

1974 MG Mgb

Yellow Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2024
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

20,139 mi
Last recorded20,139 miles
Recorded on25 May 2023
Typical for 1974 MG Mgb46,540 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJWV 865N
MakeMG
ModelMgb
Year1974
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 May 2023 20,139 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2021 19,637 miles
Pass 22 May 2020 19,094 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 16,885 miles

Offside Front trunion has slight play

Fail 2 Jun 2017 16,805 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front trunion has slight play

Pass 13 Sep 2006 16,301 miles

How Reliable is the MG Mgb?

Based on 26,893 MOT tests across 2,439 vehicles.

77.2%
Pass Rate
382
Miles/Year
63
Year Lifespan
2,439
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 736
Stop lamp not working 551
brake binding 549
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 531
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 460
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JWV 865N is a 1974 MG Mgb in Yellow with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1974 MG Mgb models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.5% with a typical mileage of 46,540 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a MG Mgb fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 736 recorded failures. If you're considering buying JWV 865N, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Mgb typically stays on UK roads for around 63 years. At 52 years old, this MG Mgb is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of JWV 865N?

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What year was JWV 865N registered?

JWV 865N is a 1974 MG Mgb, first registered on 1 August 1974.

Is JWV 865N safe to buy?

The MOT history for JWV 865N shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does JWV 865N have outstanding finance?

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