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JFD 212L

1972 MG B

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

6,470 mi
Last recorded6,470 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2018
Typical for 1972 MG B37,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJFD 212L
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2018 6,470 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 30 Jan 2017 5,661 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2017 5,635 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Jan 2016 5,010 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2016 4,989 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2015 4,410 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Pass 3 Jan 2014 3,563 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2012 2,381 miles

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

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

engine has bad oil leak

Pass 28 Nov 2011 682 miles

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 29 Nov 2010 98,877 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 96,938 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 94,948 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Fail 14 Nov 2008 94,948 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Nov 2007 93,703 miles

ADVISE FRONT BRAKES SLIGHTLY STICKING

Pass 30 Oct 2006 93,115 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2005 92,555 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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JFD 212L is a 1972 MG B in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 1972 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.5% with a typical mileage of 37,468 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 JFD 212L, 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 54 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 JFD 212L?

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What year was JFD 212L registered?

JFD 212L is a 1972 MG B, first registered on 3 August 1972.

Is JFD 212L safe to buy?

The MOT history for JFD 212L shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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