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JHA 289L

1973 MG B

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

22,256 mi
Last recorded22,256 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2017
Typical for 1973 MG B38,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJHA 289L
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2017 22,256 miles

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

Fail 18 Jul 2017 22,256 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2016 21,905 miles

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)

Pass 6 Jul 2015 21,449 miles

nearside rear and offside rear outer sills becoming slightly corroded

offside front lower bumpstop missing

Pass 1 Jul 2014 20,825 miles

Oil leak

nearside rear lower outer sill/wheel arch becoming corroded

offside front lower bumpstop missing

Fail 30 Jun 2014 20,825 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2013 20,012 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2012 19,283 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2011 18,708 miles

both rear shock absorbers slight dampness

nearside rear and offside rear outer sills/wheel arches becoming corroded

offside front lower bumpstop missing

Pass 19 Jul 2010 18,485 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2009 17,692 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

offside front bump stop missing

Pass 18 Jul 2008 16,746 miles

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

Fail 17 Jul 2008 16,746 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2007 15,847 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2006 14,905 miles

baffle panel top of nearside front wing rusty

offside front bump stop missing

rearsprings getting rusty

Fail 29 Jun 2006 14,905 miles

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.

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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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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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?

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