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JFN 857L

1973 MG B GT

Gold Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2017
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

32,080 mi
Last recorded32,080 miles
Recorded on23 May 2016
Typical for 1973 MG B GT41,488 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJFN 857L
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1973
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 May 2016 32,080 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2015 32,069 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

advise battery cables at battery crate need sleeving.

advise brake pipes need sleeving in clamping brackets

advise fuel lines need sleeving in clamping brackets

advise sill covers fitted preventing inspection of outer sills

advise slight wear in front anti roll bar D bushes

Pass 10 May 2014 31,855 miles

General corrosion on suspension units and prescibed areas.

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

How Reliable is the MG B GT?

Based on 132,623 MOT tests across 14,879 vehicles.

74.5%
Pass Rate
458
Miles/Year
60
Year Lifespan
14,879
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 4,350
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 4,119
brake binding 3,855
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 3,693
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 3,413
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JFN 857L is a 1973 MG B GT in Gold with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1973 MG B GT models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.4% with a typical mileage of 41,488 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 GT fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 4,350 recorded failures. If you're considering buying JFN 857L, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG B GT typically stays on UK roads for around 60 years. At 53 years old, this MG B GT is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was JFN 857L registered?

JFN 857L is a 1973 MG B GT, first registered on 1 June 1973.

Is JFN 857L safe to buy?

The MOT history for JFN 857L shows 3 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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