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JFN 714L

1973 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

3,684 mi
Last recorded3,684 miles
Recorded on12 May 2017
Typical for 1973 MG B38,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJFN 714L
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 May 2017 3,684 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 3,561 miles

rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 16 May 2014 3,517 miles
Fail 13 May 2014 3,517 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 21 Aug 2012 3,509 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 21 Aug 2012 3,509 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 21 Jul 2011 3,391 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2011 3,391 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2010 3,362 miles

floor pan & rear suspension mountings are slightly corroded

Pass 30 Jul 2009 3,157 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 2,920 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2008 2,920 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

o/s/rear tyre slight cracking of wall

Pass 16 Jul 2007 2,709 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 2,534 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2006 2,534 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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JFN 714L is a 1973 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 JFN 714L, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of JFN 714L?

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What year was JFN 714L registered?

JFN 714L is a 1973 MG B, first registered on 12 July 1973.

Is JFN 714L safe to buy?

The MOT history for JFN 714L shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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