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JEA 531K

1972 MG Mgb

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2017
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

5,097 mi
Last recorded5,097 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2016
Typical for 1972 MG Mgb30,860 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJEA 531K
MakeMG
ModelMgb
Year1972
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2016 5,097 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 2 Sep 2016 5,095 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

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

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 4 Aug 2011 5,081 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2011 5,081 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 6 Aug 2010 1,693 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Pass 18 Jul 2009 1,098 miles

advise on o/s batt box loose

Fail 17 Jul 2009 1,090 miles

Brake pedal actuating linkage has excessive wear in the eye of the clevis joint (3.3.A.1g)

Brake pedal actuating linkage has excessive wear in the eye of the stationary pin (3.3.A.1g)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

advise on o/s batt box loose

Pass 29 May 2008 956 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2008 947 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Upper Front suspension has a suspension upper ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)

slight play from nearside front kingpin assembly

Pass 1 May 2007 98,947 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 95,106 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2006 95,106 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Centre Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Centre Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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JEA 531K is a 1972 MG Mgb in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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

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 JEA 531K, 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.

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What year was JEA 531K registered?

JEA 531K is a 1972 MG Mgb, first registered on 6 March 1972.

Is JEA 531K safe to buy?

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