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JDE 636L

1973 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

41,916 mi
Last recorded41,916 miles
Recorded on25 May 2018
Typical for 1973 MG B38,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJDE 636L
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 May 2018 41,916 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower in bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Fail 18 Apr 2018 41,910 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement handbrake cable pivot lever on rear brake (3.5.1k)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Offside Rear fluid leak suspect axle oil leaking as brake balance equal

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

wipers smearing windscreen slightly

Pass 13 Apr 2017 41,237 miles

Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

exhaust tailpipe rubber mount seperated,system still adequately supported.

handbrake lever slight side movement.

oil staining offside rear back plate.

wiper blades smearing.

Pass 13 Apr 2016 39,169 miles

Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)

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

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

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

handbrake lever slight side movement.

slight oil staining offside rear back plate.

Pass 21 Apr 2015 37,902 miles

Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

offside front wing lower rivets pulled through.

Fail 17 Apr 2015 37,901 miles

Nearside Rear Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

offside front wing lower rivets pulled through.

Fail 7 Apr 2014 35,943 miles

Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)

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

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

nearside rear leaf spring bushes starting to perish.

nearside rear tyre - 3mm.

offside rear leaf spring bushes starting to perish.

Pass 7 Apr 2014 35,943 miles

Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)

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

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

nearside rear leaf spring bushes starting to perish.

nearside rear tyre - 3mm.

offside rear leaf spring bushes starting to perish.

Pass 4 Apr 2013 34,201 miles

Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)

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

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

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

handbrake high.

nearside headlight on dip beam light output reduced.

overdrive slight oil leak.

under bonnet wiring requires tidying up.

Fail 4 Apr 2013 34,201 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)

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

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

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

handbrake high.

nearside headlight on dip beam light output reduced.

overdrive slight oil leak.

under bonnet wiring requires tidying up.

Pass 3 Apr 2012 32,084 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

brake pedal slight side movement.

hand brake lever slight side movement.

nearside rear leaf spring bushes slight movement.

offside rear leaf spring bushes slight movement.

wiper blades smearing slightly.

Pass 12 Apr 2011 29,065 miles

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

brake pedal slight side movement.

handbrake lever slight side movement.

nearside rear leaf spring bushes perishing.

offside front wheel bearing slightly noisey.

offside rear leaf spring bushes perishing.

Pass 8 Apr 2010 27,870 miles

Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

nearside rear leaf spring bushes perishing.

offside headlight aim on lower limit.

offside rear leaf spring bushes perishing.

oil leak nearside rear back plate area.

Pass 8 Apr 2009 26,017 miles

Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

nearside rear back plate slight oil staining.

offside rear & nearside rear leaf spring bushes perishing.

Fail 7 Apr 2009 26,017 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

foot brake travel long.

nearside rear back plate slight oil staining.

offside front wheel bearing slightly noisy.

offside rear & nearside rear leaf spring bushes perishing.

Pass 15 Apr 2008 24,346 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front wheel bearings slight play.

offside wiper blade smearing slightly.

slight oil leak nearside rear back plate area.

steering rack gaiters perishing.

Pass 18 Apr 2007 22,237 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Outer Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Outer Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

all front lower suspension arm bushes deteriorated but no signs of movement,suggest bushes replaced due to condition.

both front wiper blades smearing.

clutch pedal anti-slip device missing.

slight play at steering wheel ( top bush).

slight play nearside front hub/wheel bearing assembly.

Fail 11 Apr 2007 22,154 miles

Nearside Front Headlamps matched pair are not the same size (1.7.6)

Offside Front Headlamps matched pair are not the same size (1.7.6)

Offside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

all front lower suspension arm bushes deteriorated but no signs of movement (suggest bushes replaced due to condition )

both front wiper blades smearing

clutch pedal anti slip device missing

near side rear back plate oil staining

slight play at steering wheel ( top bush)

slight play nearside front hub/wheel bearing assembly

Fail 11 Apr 2007 22,154 miles

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

coolant around nearside lower of radiator - no visible signs of a leak.

coolant pipe across rocker cover insecure.

nearside front & offside front steering rack gaiters perishing.

nearside front lower wishbone rear bush perishing.

nearside rear wheel bearing slightly noisey.

nearside wiper blade smearing slightly.

offside front wheel bearing slight play.

offside rear & nearside rear leaf spring bushes perishing.

oil staining nearside rear back plate.

steering rack wearing.

Pass 20 Apr 2006 20,425 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2006 20,425 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

front wheel bearings slight play. †handbrake high. †steering column top bush/bearing slight play. †front track rod end boots split. †

slight oil leak n/s/r outer diff seal area. †front lower wishbone bushes perished.

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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JDE 636L is a 1973 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 JDE 636L, 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.

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JDE 636L is a 1973 MG B, first registered on 18 June 1973.

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