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JYM 117N

1975 MG B

Yellow Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2016
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

18,412 mi
Last recorded18,412 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2015
Typical for 1975 MG B41,922 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJYM 117N
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1975
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2015 18,412 miles

Offside rear tyre 19 years old

Fail 11 Aug 2015 18,367 miles

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

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Inner Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Wheel arch (3.6.C.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Floor (5.2.6)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Offside rear tyre 19 years old

Pass 22 May 2014 16,866 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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JYM 117N is a 1975 MG B in Yellow with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 JYM 117N, 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 JYM 117N?

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What year was JYM 117N registered?

JYM 117N is a 1975 MG B, first registered on 4 July 1975.

Is JYM 117N safe to buy?

The MOT history for JYM 117N shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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