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JBW 638L

1972 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2013
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

16,218 mi
Last recorded16,218 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2012
Typical for 1972 MG B37,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJBW 638L
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 2 Jun 2012 16,218 miles

Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Pass 23 Apr 2011 16,086 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

washers weak

Pass 6 Jun 2009 15,966 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

slight sticky o/s/r brake

Pass 13 May 2008 15,596 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 12 May 2007 15,249 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 18 Mar 2006 14,723 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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JBW 638L is a 1972 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 JBW 638L, 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 JBW 638L?

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What year was JBW 638L registered?

JBW 638L is a 1972 MG B, first registered on 1 November 1972.

Is JBW 638L safe to buy?

The MOT history for JBW 638L shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does JBW 638L have outstanding finance?

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