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JBW 608L

1972 MG B GT

Yellow Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

33,111 mi
Last recorded33,111 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2014
Typical for 1972 MG B GT41,520 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJBW 608L
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1972
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2014 33,111 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 33,111 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 33,111 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 33,097 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 33,081 miles

Propshaft component defective

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

front & rear tyres side walls slight perishing

Fail 29 Apr 2010 33,081 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Propshaft component defective

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

front & rear tyres side walls slight perishing

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 24 Jun 2008 32,763 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2008 32,761 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 23 Mar 2007 32,404 miles

Battery insecure

Electrical wiring damaged/contaminated

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 19 Mar 2007 32,402 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Electrical wiring damaged/contaminated

Oil leak

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 24 Feb 2006 30,848 miles

offside front kingpin has slight lift

Fail 23 Feb 2006 30,848 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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 608L is a 1972 MG B GT in Yellow with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 608L, 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 608L registered?

JBW 608L is a 1972 MG B GT, first registered on 8 November 1972.

Is JBW 608L safe to buy?

The MOT history for JBW 608L shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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