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JFD 700L

1972 MG B

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2023
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

66,027 mi
Last recorded66,027 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2022
Typical for 1972 MG B37,468 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJFD 700L
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2022 66,027 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2022 66,006 miles

Offside Rear Fuel pipe union leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 25 May 2021 64,155 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2020 63,208 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 61,368 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 60,830 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 8 May 2018 60,830 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn linkage (2.7.4)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Lower Radius arm locating pin insecure outter (2.4.G.3a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively chafed (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Oil leak ()

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all front lower armes (2.4.G.2)

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 700L is a 1972 MG B in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 JFD 700L, 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

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What year was JFD 700L registered?

JFD 700L is a 1972 MG B, first registered on 1 October 1972.

Is JFD 700L safe to buy?

The MOT history for JFD 700L shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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