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JWY 176N

1975 MG B

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2014
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

95,114 mi
Last recorded95,114 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2013
Typical for 1975 MG B41,922 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJWY 176N
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1975
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2013 95,114 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 95,027 miles

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

both headlights slighty loose

Pass 10 Oct 2011 94,914 miles

clutch slave cylinder pipe twisted

Pass 5 Oct 2010 94,674 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 94,104 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2009 94,102 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Pass 25 Jun 2008 94,098 miles

Front suspension travel bump stops missing, advise replacement.

Indicators slow at idle but increase when engine speed is increased.

Near side rear leaf spring leaves seperating.

Fail 24 Jun 2008 94,098 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front suspension travel bump stops missing, advise replacement.

Indicators slow at idle but increase when engine speed is increased.

Near side rear leaf spring leaves seperating.

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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JWY 176N is a 1975 MG B in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 JWY 176N, 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

How do I check the history of JWY 176N?

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What year was JWY 176N registered?

JWY 176N is a 1975 MG B, first registered on 8 May 1975.

Is JWY 176N safe to buy?

The MOT history for JWY 176N shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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