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JYJ 206N

1975 MG B

Black Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2018
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

60,344 mi
Last recorded60,344 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2017
Typical for 1975 MG B41,922 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJYJ 206N
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1975
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2017 60,344 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2016 59,612 miles

Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)

Oil leak ()

Pass 16 Nov 2015 59,164 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2014 58,521 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2014 58,521 miles

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

Nearside Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 12 Nov 2013 58,051 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

Oil leak

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

clutch pedal anti-slip worn

drivers seat loose

Pass 15 Nov 2012 57,160 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

Oil leak

clutch pedal anti-slip worn

front bumper over rider on the offside loose

Pass 25 Oct 2011 56,640 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Inner Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Oil leak

drivers seat loose

Pass 15 Nov 2010 55,901 miles

Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)

Oil leak

drivers seat loose

slight lift in the nearside king pin

Fail 15 Nov 2010 55,901 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)

Oil leak

drivers seat loose

slight lift in the nearside king pin

Pass 13 Nov 2009 65,151 miles

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Fail 12 Nov 2009 65,151 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Battery insecure

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Nov 2008 54,052 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

both headlamp lens faded

main beam warning lamp not working

offside boot floor corroded

steering shaft close to engine

Fail 12 Nov 2008 54,051 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

steering shaft close to engine

offside boot floor corroded

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

both headlamp lens faded

main beam warning lamp not working

Fail 20 Nov 2007 52,271 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 20 Nov 2007 52,271 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2006 50,933 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Pass 12 Oct 2006 50,933 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2005 49,835 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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JYJ 206N is a 1975 MG B in Black with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 JYJ 206N, 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.

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What year was JYJ 206N registered?

JYJ 206N is a 1975 MG B, first registered on 1 January 1975.

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