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270 JRO

1972 MG B

Yellow Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

2,261 mi
Last recorded2,261 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2018
Typical for 1972 MG B37,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration270 JRO
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1972
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2018 2,261 miles

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

Fail 22 Mar 2018 2,261 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2015 2,078 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

slight rear brake imbalance

Fail 17 Jul 2015 2,078 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

slight rear brake imbalance

Pass 2 Aug 2014 2,056 miles

n/s/f lower trunion slight lift

slight oil leak

slight play at steering wheel

slight rear brake imbalance

trunion bushes perished

Pass 1 Aug 2013 1,605 miles

Offside front top trunion bush slightly perrished

Oil leak

Slight dampness of nearside rear brake backplate

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

light underbody surface corrosion and welding repairs to vehicle

Pass 25 Jul 2012 1,371 miles

general welding repairs to vehicle

Fail 2 May 2012 1,366 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

general underbody corrosion

Pass 5 May 2011 808 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

drivers washer partially blocked

fanbelt at max adjustment and noisy

front brake discs corroded

knock and play in steering rack

rear brake imbalance

Pass 1 Sep 2009 109 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

knock and play in steering rack

rear hub oil seals leaking oil

Fail 27 Aug 2009 86 miles

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

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

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

knock and play in steering rack

rear hub oil seals leaking oil

Pass 18 Aug 2008 99,270 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2008 99,267 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

both sides rear hub oil seals leaking oil

knock and play in steering rack

Pass 25 Aug 2007 98,650 miles

rear hub oil seals leaking

slight knock and play in rack

Pass 15 Aug 2006 97,977 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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270 JRO is a 1972 MG B in Yellow with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1972 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.5% with a typical mileage of 37,468 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 270 JRO, 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 54 years old, this MG B is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 270 JRO registered?

270 JRO is a 1972 MG B, first registered on 18 August 1972.

Is 270 JRO safe to buy?

The MOT history for 270 JRO shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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