MOT Status
ValidMileage
83,139 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Oil leak
vehicle body/chassis corroded
Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) locking device insecure (3.5.1l)
Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
How Reliable is the MG B?
Based on 191,608 MOT tests across 19,443 vehicles.
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JIB 2742 is a 1977 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.
Across all 1977 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.1% with a typical mileage of 40,549 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 JIB 2742, 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 49 years old, this MG B is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was JIB 2742 registered?
JIB 2742 is a 1977 MG B, first registered on 31 December 1977.
Is JIB 2742 safe to buy?
The MOT history for JIB 2742 shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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