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JTJ 162P

1976 MG B

Beige Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

8,455 mi
Last recorded8,455 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 1976 MG B44,791 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJTJ 162P
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1976
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 8,455 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2025 7,657 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2024 6,747 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2023 5,927 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2022 5,441 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2021 4,737 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 4,693 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 4,473 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 1,463 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 3,703 miles

SLIGHT PLAY IN BOTH LOWER TRUNIANS

Pass 16 May 2008 2,686 miles
Fail 9 May 2008 2,684 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting loose (2.4.C.3a) DANGEROUS

WINDSCEEN BADLY DAMAGED CRACKED NOT IN SWEEP

Pass 1 May 2007 386 miles

front windsceen badly damaged on nearside but not in wiper sweep

Fail 1 May 2007 386 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front windsceen badly damaged on nearside but not in wiper sweep

Pass 11 May 2006 99,357 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nail in tyre

steering rack has slight play

Fail 5 May 2006 99,312 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Outer Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nail in tyre

steering rack has slight play

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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JTJ 162P is a 1976 MG B in Beige with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 1976 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.0% with a typical mileage of 44,791 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 JTJ 162P, 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 50 years old, this MG B is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was JTJ 162P registered?

JTJ 162P is a 1976 MG B, first registered on 24 February 1976.

Is JTJ 162P safe to buy?

The MOT history for JTJ 162P shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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