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JHW 272L

1972 MG B GT

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

47,141 mi
Last recorded47,141 miles
Recorded on20 May 2016
Typical for 1972 MG B GT41,520 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJHW 272L
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 May 2016 47,141 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 46,389 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 46,123 miles
Fail 16 May 2014 46,123 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Fail 14 May 2013 45,890 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 14 May 2013 45,890 miles
Fail 9 May 2012 44,968 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 May 2012 44,968 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 6 May 2011 44,384 miles

oil leak from gearbox drain bung and from overdrive unit lower gasket ?

Fail 27 Apr 2011 44,380 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

oil leak from gearbox drain bung and from overdrive unit lower gasket ?

Pass 27 Apr 2010 44,368 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 27 May 2008 44,213 miles

bonnet cable broken

no clutch pedal rubber fitted

slight lift in off side front lower trunion

slight play in off side front wheel bearing

Fail 27 May 2008 44,213 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

bonnet cable broken

no clutch pedal rubber fitted

slight lift in off side front lower trunion

slight play in off side front wheel bearing

Pass 13 Feb 2006 43,229 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

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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JHW 272L is a 1972 MG B GT in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 JHW 272L, 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 JHW 272L registered?

JHW 272L is a 1972 MG B GT, first registered on 27 September 1972.

Is JHW 272L safe to buy?

The MOT history for JHW 272L shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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