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JFD 965L

1972 MG B

Bronze Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2025
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

37,944 mi
Last recorded37,944 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2024
Typical for 1972 MG B37,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJFD 965L
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1972
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2024 37,944 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2015 37,472 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 35,487 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 34,552 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 33,625 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 31,908 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2010 31,705 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

Pass 6 Jul 2009 29,446 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2008 28,373 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2007 27,213 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 19 Jul 2007 27,213 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 27 Apr 2006 25,787 miles

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

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

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

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 965L is a 1972 MG B in Bronze with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 965L, 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 965L registered?

JFD 965L is a 1972 MG B, first registered on 23 October 1972.

Is JFD 965L safe to buy?

The MOT history for JFD 965L shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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