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JHU 359L

1972 MG B GT

Gold Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2018
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

51,439 mi
Last recorded51,439 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2017
Typical for 1972 MG B GT41,520 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJHU 359L
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1972
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2017 51,439 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2016 50,086 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 49,557 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2015 49,553 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 10 Jun 2014 48,886 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 May 2013 48,433 miles

very slight play in lower trunnions

Fail 29 May 2012 47,949 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

front lower suspension wishbone inner bushes slightly perished but no play

parking brake lever slightly high

possible leak of brake fluid at remote servo - evidence of fluid on bulkhead HOWEVER no leak detected during test hence pass and advise. Recommend further investigation

slight play in trunnions on nearside

Pass 29 May 2012 47,949 miles

front lower suspension wishbone inner bushes slightly perished but no play

parking brake lever slightly high

possible leak of brake fluid at remote servo - evidence of fluid on bulkhead HOWEVER no leak detected during test hence pass and advise. Recommend further investigation

slight play in trunnions on nearside

Pass 22 May 2009 47,417 miles

outer sills have black underseal applied

Pass 14 May 2008 46,853 miles

front brake pads getting low

front numberplate faded

offside outer sill corroded but not considered excessive

slight lift in nearside front kingpin

Pass 27 Jul 2006 46,399 miles

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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JHU 359L is a 1972 MG B GT in Gold with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 JHU 359L, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was JHU 359L registered?

JHU 359L is a 1972 MG B GT, first registered on 6 September 1972.

Is JHU 359L safe to buy?

The MOT history for JHU 359L shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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