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JKH 312L

1973 MG B

Yellow Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

46,314 mi
Last recorded46,314 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2018
Typical for 1973 MG B38,472 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJKH 312L
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1973
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2018 46,314 miles

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

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

Oil leak GEARBOX/OVERDRIVE/SLIGHT ENGINE ()

Pass 3 Mar 2017 45,706 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 45,069 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 44,501 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

oil leak [engine]

oil leak [overdrive unit]

Pass 13 Mar 2014 43,202 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2014 43,201 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Fail 23 May 2013 42,399 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Jun 2012 41,884 miles

Differential rear plate leaking and evedience of leaks from half shaft oil seals.

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

Underbody is heavily covered in underseal.

Fail 21 Jun 2012 41,884 miles

Differential rear plate leaking and evedience of leaks from half shaft oil seals.

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

Underbody is heavily covered in underseal.

Pass 4 Mar 2011 41,129 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2010 39,836 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2009 38,158 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2008 37,543 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 36,648 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2006 35,204 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2006 35,195 miles

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

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

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

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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JKH 312L is a 1973 MG B in Yellow with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 JKH 312L, 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.

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What year was JKH 312L registered?

JKH 312L is a 1973 MG B, first registered on 1 January 1973.

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