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JBW 642L

1972 MG B GT

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

7,483 mi
Last recorded7,483 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2017
Typical for 1972 MG B GT41,520 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJBW 642L
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2017 7,483 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2016 7,069 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear axle check strap broken

Pass 8 Apr 2015 6,045 miles

N/S/R check strap broken

Fail 31 Mar 2015 6,036 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

N/S/R check strap broken

O/S/R bump stop missing

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 31 Mar 2014 50,022 miles

nearside rear axle strap broken

offside rear bump stop missing

Fail 17 Mar 2014 5,016 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

nearside rear axle strap broken

offside rear bump stop missing

Pass 12 Oct 2012 3,068 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Oil leak

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

jacking points both sides corroded

nearside front castle rail/floor corroded

offside rear bump stop missing

Fail 9 Oct 2012 3,062 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Oil leak

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

jacking points both sides corroded

nearside front castle rail/floor corroded

offside rear bump stop missing

Pass 15 Aug 2011 210 miles

All tyres rubber cracking slightly in treads

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 17 Aug 2010 91,481 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 96,963 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 95,135 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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 642L is a 1972 MG B GT in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 642L, 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

How do I check the history of JBW 642L?

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What year was JBW 642L registered?

JBW 642L is a 1972 MG B GT, first registered on 1 November 1972.

Is JBW 642L safe to buy?

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