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JBW 555L

1972 MG B GT

Gold Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2022
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

90,083 mi
Last recorded90,083 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2021
Typical for 1972 MG B GT41,520 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJBW 555L
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1972
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2021 90,083 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2021 90,069 miles

Brake rod has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake excessively binding all (1.2.1 (f))

Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released both (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Jul 2020 89,640 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2020 89,626 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2019 89,060 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2019 89,054 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 22 May 2018 87,979 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 87,914 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 9 Nov 2015 87,891 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 87,697 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 87,642 miles

near side rear checkstrap broken

Pass 8 Nov 2010 86,919 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 86,828 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 86,513 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 86,235 miles

How Reliable is the MG B GT?

Based on 132,623 MOT tests across 14,879 vehicles.

74.5%
Pass Rate
458
Miles/Year
60
Year Lifespan
14,879
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 4,350
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 4,119
brake binding 3,855
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 3,693
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 3,413
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JBW 555L is a 1972 MG B GT in Gold with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1972 MG B GT models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.1% with a typical mileage of 41,520 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a MG B GT fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 4,350 recorded failures. If you're considering buying JBW 555L, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG B GT typically stays on UK roads for around 60 years. At 54 years old, this MG B GT is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was JBW 555L registered?

JBW 555L is a 1972 MG B GT, first registered on 20 October 1972.

Is JBW 555L safe to buy?

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