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JBW 993L

1972 MG B GT

Yellow Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2016
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

39,515 mi
Last recorded39,515 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2015
Typical for 1972 MG B GT41,520 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJBW 993L
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1972
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2015 39,515 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 39,509 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

n/s/f tyre inner wall perished

Fail 28 Sep 2011 39,509 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Outer Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Emissions not tested (7.0) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

n/s/f tyre inner wall perished

Pass 6 Feb 2008 38,872 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2008 38,872 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 8 Jun 2007 38,639 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2007 38,639 miles

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 18 May 2006 38,017 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Stonechip in windscreen

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 993L is a 1972 MG B GT in Yellow with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 993L, 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 993L?

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What year was JBW 993L registered?

JBW 993L is a 1972 MG B GT, first registered on 1 November 1972.

Is JBW 993L safe to buy?

The MOT history for JBW 993L shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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