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MGJ 583P

1975 MG B

Orange Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2019
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

74,029 mi
Last recorded74,029 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2018
Typical for 1975 MG B41,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMGJ 583P
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1975
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2018 74,029 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 72,558 miles

Nearside Front Oil leak ()

Fail 22 Mar 2017 72,549 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Oil leak ()

Pass 19 May 2016 71,733 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 71,595 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 70,920 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 69,837 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 68,384 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 26 Mar 2012 68,382 miles

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

Inner Rear Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 16 Aug 2007 68,176 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 Jul 2006 68,096 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

fuel pipes slightly corroded

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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MGJ 583P is a 1975 MG B in Orange with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MGJ 583P, 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 MGJ 583P registered?

MGJ 583P is a 1975 MG B, first registered on 19 September 1975.

Is MGJ 583P safe to buy?

The MOT history for MGJ 583P shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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