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JSO 292H

1970 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

2,827 mi
Last recorded2,827 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 1970 MG B35,160 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJSO 292H
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1970
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 2,827 miles

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2024 2,739 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Aug 2024 2,739 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2023 2,600 miles

All direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Fail 1 Aug 2023 2,599 miles

Offside Rear Fuel pipe leaking from tank (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

All direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 26 Jul 2022 2,378 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2021 1,859 miles

nearside and offside track rod end ball joint covers in a poor condition

Pass 24 Aug 2020 1,282 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2020 1,266 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm bushes perished and split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm bushes perished and split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2019 372 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2018 1,519 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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JSO 292H is a 1970 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 1970 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.5% with a typical mileage of 35,160 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 JSO 292H, 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 56 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 JSO 292H registered?

JSO 292H is a 1970 MG B, first registered on 5 February 1970.

Is JSO 292H safe to buy?

The MOT history for JSO 292H 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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