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JHT 214L

1972 MG B GT

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2013
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

83,227 mi
Last recorded83,227 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2012
Typical for 1972 MG B GT41,520 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJHT 214L
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1972
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2012 83,227 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

main beam warning lamp inoperative

slight play in lower steering column bush

Fail 11 Jun 2012 83,227 miles

Lower Steering column locking device insecure (2.1.6)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

main beam warning lamp inoperative

slight play in lower steering column bush

Pass 7 Jun 2011 82,746 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

vehicle extensively patched on underside and undersealed

Fail 6 Jun 2011 82,746 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

vehicle extensively patched on underside and undersealed

Pass 24 Jun 2010 82,669 miles

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)

Pass 29 Jun 2009 82,516 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

lower steering columbe bush worn

Fail 17 Jun 2009 82,512 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

lower steering columbe bush worn

play in rack & pinion

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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JHT 214L is a 1972 MG B GT in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1972 MG B GT models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.1% with a typical mileage of 41,520 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 JHT 214L, 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 54 years old, this MG B GT is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was JHT 214L registered?

JHT 214L is a 1972 MG B GT, first registered on 25 August 1972.

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