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JIL 280

1974 MG B

Yellow Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

11,905 mi
Last recorded11,905 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 1974 MG B41,928 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJIL 280
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1974
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 11,905 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2024 11,369 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2023 10,929 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2022 10,484 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2021 9,941 miles

Front propshaft uj has slight play

travel on handbrake

Pass 22 Sep 2020 9,211 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2020 9,204 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 9,103 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 9,050 miles

gearbox has slight oil leak

Pass 25 Apr 2016 8,892 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2016 8,892 miles

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 27 Apr 2015 8,470 miles

o/s/f bump stop missing

Fail 24 Apr 2015 8,470 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

o/s/f bump stop missing

Pass 11 Nov 2014 8,451 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 8,434 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2013 8,417 miles

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

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

Rear Fuel pipe union leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 30 Aug 2012 8,400 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 8,380 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 8,301 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 8,234 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 8,148 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 8,058 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 7,863 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2005 7,575 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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JIL 280 is a 1974 MG B in Yellow with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1974 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.8% with a typical mileage of 41,928 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 JIL 280, 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 52 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 JIL 280 registered?

JIL 280 is a 1974 MG B, first registered on 1 September 1974.

Is JIL 280 safe to buy?

The MOT history for JIL 280 shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does JIL 280 have outstanding finance?

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