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JKA 503L

1973 MG B

Orange Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

58,857 mi
Last recorded58,857 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 1973 MG B38,472 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJKA 503L
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1973
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 58,857 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2024 58,748 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2023 58,466 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2022 58,156 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Both front king pins (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2021 57,768 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2020 57,166 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2019 56,974 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive rear axle and nearside rear hub oil seal

Pass 11 Oct 2018 56,853 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive rear axle and nearside rear hub oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Sep 2017 56,517 miles

Oil leak from engine /rear axle and slight leak fromm nearside rear hub oil seal ()

Pass 17 Oct 2016 56,005 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 2 Oct 2015 55,279 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 55,173 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 10 Apr 2015 55,173 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2014 54,887 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2014 54,887 miles

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Jun 2013 51,329 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Jun 2012 54,228 miles
Fail 31 May 2012 54,228 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Jun 2011 53,895 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2011 53,895 miles

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 16 Apr 2010 53,088 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 52,506 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 52,084 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 51,855 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 51,543 miles

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

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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JKA 503L is a 1973 MG B in Orange with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 JKA 503L, 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 JKA 503L registered?

JKA 503L is a 1973 MG B, first registered on 16 April 1973.

Is JKA 503L safe to buy?

The MOT history for JKA 503L shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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