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GJG 898L

1973 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2023
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

40,163 mi
Last recorded40,163 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2022
Typical for 1973 MG B38,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJG 898L
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2022 40,163 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2020 39,954 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 39,235 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 38,983 miles

Nearside Front inner wing corroded

Fail 12 May 2016 38,978 miles

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

Nearside Front inner wing corroded

Pass 28 Apr 2015 38,676 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 38,323 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2012 37,896 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2011 37,292 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2011 37,290 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Nov 2010 36,960 miles

prop shaft uj,s slightly worn

Pass 18 Dec 2009 36,797 miles

Oil leak

Pass 18 Dec 2008 36,408 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 18 Dec 2008 36,408 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 10 Dec 2007 36,005 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2007 36,005 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

o/s/f wheel slight binding

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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GJG 898L is a 1973 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1973 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.2% with a typical mileage of 38,472 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 GJG 898L, 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 53 years old, this MG B is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GJG 898L registered?

GJG 898L is a 1973 MG B, first registered on 3 April 1973.

Is GJG 898L safe to buy?

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