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JBU 848L

1972 MG B

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

5,154 mi
Last recorded5,154 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 1972 MG B37,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJBU 848L
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 5,154 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2026 5,154 miles

Position lamp not working all front & rear (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Jun 2023 4,527 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2022 4,004 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2021 3,656 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2020 3,109 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2020 3,106 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 May 2019 2,491 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 1,992 miles
Fail 11 May 2018 1,992 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 May 2017 1,615 miles

headlamp aims on upper limit

very slight play noticed in steerng/suspension system

Fail 10 May 2017 1,615 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

headlamp aims on upper limit

very slight play noticed in steerng/suspension system

Pass 5 May 2016 1,098 miles

both headlamp aims on upper limit

Pass 8 May 2015 688 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2014 6 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 1,853 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 1,502 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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JBU 848L is a 1972 MG B in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 JBU 848L, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of JBU 848L?

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What year was JBU 848L registered?

JBU 848L is a 1972 MG B, first registered on 21 September 1972.

Is JBU 848L safe to buy?

The MOT history for JBU 848L shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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