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JAE 469L

1972 MG B

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

25,041 mi
Last recorded25,041 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2017
Typical for 1972 MG B37,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJAE 469L
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2017 25,041 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Upper suspension trunion joint has slight play

Nearside Front wheel bearing noisy but not rough when rotated

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear rear chassis corroded not excessively around suspension bump stop mounting area

Offside Rear suspension bump stop rubber missing

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Fail 23 Jun 2017 25,041 miles

Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened park brake (3.5.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Upper suspension trunion joint has slight play

Nearside Front wheel bearing noisy but not rough when rotated

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear rear chassis corroded not excessively around suspension bump stop mounting area

Offside Rear suspension bump stop rubber missing

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 4 Jul 2016 24,757 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Wheel bearing noisy but not rough when rotated

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear suspension rubber bump stop missing

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen damaged but not within drivers view of road ahead

Pass 2 Jul 2015 24,634 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

chip in windowscreen not effecting drivers view

offside rear bump stop missing

Fail 2 Jul 2015 24,634 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

chip in windowscreen not effecting drivers view

offside rear bump stop missing

Pass 2 Jul 2014 24,338 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

chip in window screen not effecting drivers veiw

offside rear bump stop missing

slight leak from front exhaust section to manifold

Fail 12 Jun 2013 23,843 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Jun 2013 23,843 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2012 23,101 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside rear bump stop missing

Oil leak

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

Fail 28 Jun 2012 23,101 miles

Offside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside rear bump stop missing

Oil leak

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

Pass 26 Jul 2010 21,472 miles

slight play n/side rear wheel bearing o/side rear tyre getting low

Fail 24 Jul 2010 21,472 miles

Centre Front Brake linkage locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight play n/side rear wheel bearing o/side rear tyre getting low

Pass 28 Jul 2009 21,383 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

crack in n/side sreen

off /side rear tyre low

off side rear strap poor con

oil leak engine

rad in poor condishon

Pass 9 Jul 2008 20,059 miles

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

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

play in rear hubs

Fail 26 Jun 2008 20,055 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

play in rear hubs

Pass 7 Jun 2007 19,683 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

offside rear bump stop missing

rear silencer bracket detereoating/not original

Pass 3 May 2006 19,356 miles

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

nearside front steering rack end slight movement

Fail 24 Apr 2006 19,356 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

nearside front steering rack end slightly worn

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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JAE 469L is a 1972 MG B in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 JAE 469L, 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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JAE 469L is a 1972 MG B, first registered on 7 August 1972.

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