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JCR 988L

1973 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

50,104 mi
Last recorded50,104 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 1973 MG B38,472 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJCR 988L
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 50,104 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2017 49,859 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2016 49,728 miles

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

o/s/r tyre side wall badly perished

Pass 23 Oct 2015 49,638 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2014 49,581 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2014 49,581 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 25 Oct 2013 49,491 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 49,391 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 49,321 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 49,161 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 48,779 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 48,262 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 47,799 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 47,302 miles

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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JCR 988L is a 1973 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

Across all 1973 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.2% with a typical mileage of 38,472 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 JCR 988L, 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 53 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 JCR 988L?

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What year was JCR 988L registered?

JCR 988L is a 1973 MG B, first registered on 1 June 1973.

Is JCR 988L safe to buy?

The MOT history for JCR 988L shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does JCR 988L have outstanding finance?

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