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JBW 610L

1972 MG Mgb GT

Green Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2015
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

5,200 mi
Last recorded5,200 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2014
Typical for 1972 MG Mgb GT41,124 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJBW 610L
MakeMG
ModelMgb GT
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Fail 22 Aug 2014 5,200 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Aug 2014 5,200 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 5,059 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2011 4,955 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 4,903 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2007 4,794 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 4,652 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2005 4,246 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2005 4,246 miles

Headlamps matched pair are not the same size (1.7.6)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

How Reliable is the MG Mgb GT?

Based on 3,633 MOT tests across 342 vehicles.

74.8%
Pass Rate
484
Miles/Year
60
Year Lifespan
342
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 113
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 108
brake binding 88
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 70
Stop lamp not working 69
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JBW 610L is a 1972 MG Mgb GT in Green with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1972 MG Mgb GT models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.8% with a typical mileage of 41,124 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a MG Mgb GT fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 113 recorded failures. If you're considering buying JBW 610L, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of JBW 610L?

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What year was JBW 610L registered?

JBW 610L is a 1972 MG Mgb GT, first registered on 8 November 1972.

Is JBW 610L safe to buy?

The MOT history for JBW 610L shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does JBW 610L have outstanding finance?

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