MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
22,256 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
nearside rear and offside rear outer sills becoming slightly corroded
offside front lower bumpstop missing
Oil leak
nearside rear lower outer sill/wheel arch becoming corroded
offside front lower bumpstop missing
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Oil leak
nearside rear lower outer sill/wheel arch becoming corroded
offside front lower bumpstop missing
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
both rear leaf springs becoming worn
offside front lower bumpstop missing
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
nearside rear outer sill becoming corroded
offside front lower bumpstop missing
offside rear leaf spring becoming worn
both rear shock absorbers slight dampness
nearside rear and offside rear outer sills/wheel arches becoming corroded
offside front lower bumpstop missing
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
nearside rear outer sill/wheel arch becoming corroded
offside front lower bumpstop missing
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
offside front bump stop missing
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
both rear leaf springs becoming slightly rusty
offside front bumpstop missing
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
both rear leaf springs becoming slightly rusty
offside front bumpstop missing
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
both rear leaf springs slightly rusty
offside front bump stop missing
baffle panel top of nearside front wing rusty
offside front bump stop missing
rearsprings getting rusty
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
baffle panel top of nearside inner wing coroded away
offside front bumpstop missing
offside rear tyre low presure
rear springs rusty
How Reliable is the MG B?
Based on 191,608 MOT tests across 19,443 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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JHA 289L is a 1973 MG B in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 JHA 289L, 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.
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How do I check the history of JHA 289L?
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What year was JHA 289L registered?
JHA 289L is a 1973 MG B, first registered on 19 February 1973.
Is JHA 289L safe to buy?
The MOT history for JHA 289L shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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