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JBW 677L

1972 MG Mgb

Gold Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

41,474 mi
Last recorded41,474 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 1972 MG Mgb30,860 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJBW 677L
MakeMG
ModelMgb
Year1972
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 41,474 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine/gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2024 37,028 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2023 35,654 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2022 33,496 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2021 30,745 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2020 29,545 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2019 27,205 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2018 23,188 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 19 Sep 2018 23,165 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Sep 2017 20,061 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Sep 2016 13,639 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2015 9,934 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 5,575 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 1,478 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 95,673 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 90,808 miles

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

Fail 14 Sep 2011 90,661 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2010 86,226 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2009 80,581 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2009 80,551 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Sep 2008 75,404 miles

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

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

advise floor undersealed and oiled

Pass 25 Aug 2007 72,192 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2007 72,192 miles

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by grease (3.5.1h)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front shackle bush in nsr road spring split. †Osr roadspring starting to sag. †Lower wishbone inner bushes deteriorated.

Pass 20 Nov 2006 69,620 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2005 66,320 miles

imbalance in front brakes.

Fail 14 Nov 2005 66,320 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

corrosion on rear floor pans.

exhaust system corroding.

front coil springs corroding.

front to rear metal brake pipe corroding.

handbrake close to full travel.

joint between centre/rear exhaust corroding.

n/s/f tyre on 1.6mm legal limit.

o/s+n/s/f+o/s/r tyres starting to crack+perish.

o/s/f flexible brake hose metal ends corroding.

o/s/r metal brake pipe corroding.

play in n/s bottom ball joint.

play in steering rack.

How Reliable is the MG Mgb?

Based on 26,893 MOT tests across 2,439 vehicles.

77.2%
Pass Rate
382
Miles/Year
63
Year Lifespan
2,439
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 736
Stop lamp not working 551
brake binding 549
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 531
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 460
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JBW 677L is a 1972 MG Mgb in Gold with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

Across all 1972 MG Mgb models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.7% with a typical mileage of 30,860 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a MG Mgb fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 736 recorded failures. If you're considering buying JBW 677L, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Mgb typically stays on UK roads for around 63 years. At 54 years old, this MG Mgb is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of JBW 677L?

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What year was JBW 677L registered?

JBW 677L is a 1972 MG Mgb, first registered on 1 November 1972.

Is JBW 677L safe to buy?

The MOT history for JBW 677L shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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