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JJN 969L

1973 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

85,225 mi
Last recorded85,225 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2020
Typical for 1973 MG B38,472 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJJN 969L
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2020 85,225 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2019 84,939 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 84,343 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 83,584 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 15 May 2017 83,584 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 5 May 2016 82,460 miles

Nearside Front Lower Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Front Lower antiroll bar drop link slightly insecure to lower suspension arm.

Nearside Front Upper Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Lower Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Offside Front Upper Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front worn on inner edge.

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

gearbox overdrive unit leaking.

various engine oil leaks.

Fail 21 Apr 2016 82,377 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Front Lower Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Front Lower antiroll bar drop link slightly insecure to lower suspension arm.

Nearside Front Upper Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Lower Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Offside Front Upper Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front worn on inner edge.

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

gearbox overdrive unit leaking.

various engine oil leaks.

Pass 7 Apr 2015 81,207 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 79,448 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2014 79,439 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Pass 28 Mar 2013 76,114 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 73,643 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2011 69,723 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

brake servo hose needs support

Pass 19 Apr 2010 68,159 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 65,088 miles

slight diff oil leak

slight gearbox oil leak

Pass 11 Apr 2006 64,794 miles

one exhaust manifold stud missing.

steering rack slightly worn.

Fail 3 Apr 2006 64,792 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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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JJN 969L is a 1973 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 JJN 969L, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was JJN 969L registered?

JJN 969L is a 1973 MG B, first registered on 17 May 1973.

Is JJN 969L safe to buy?

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