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GJR 936L

1973 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

5,200 mi
Last recorded5,200 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2021
Typical for 1973 MG B38,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJR 936L
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2021 5,200 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2020 5,200 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2019 5,200 miles
Fail 29 May 2019 5,200 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn x2 bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 May 2018 5,200 miles

several rubber bushes perished slightly on suspension

Pass 2 May 2017 5,200 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 5,200 miles

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

offside rear parking brake slow coming on

Pass 23 Apr 2015 5,200 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2014 5,200 miles

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

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

o/s/r handbrake slow to apply

Fail 25 Mar 2014 5,200 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

o/s/r handbrake slow to apply

Pass 26 Mar 2013 5,200 miles

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

slight play in steering column

Fail 26 Mar 2013 5,200 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

slight play in steering column

Pass 28 Mar 2012 5,200 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2011 5,200 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 15 Mar 2011 5,200 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 5,179 miles

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

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 23 Sep 2008 4,769 miles

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 31 Aug 2007 4,543 miles

Offside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

o/s rear foot brake slow coming on

roughness in o/s front wheel bearing

Pass 14 Sep 2006 4,200 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2005 502 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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GJR 936L is a 1973 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 GJR 936L, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GJR 936L registered?

GJR 936L is a 1973 MG B, first registered on 1 February 1973.

Is GJR 936L safe to buy?

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