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JKH 327L

1972 MG B GT

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

81,586 mi
Last recorded81,586 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2017
Typical for 1972 MG B GT41,520 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJKH 327L
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2017 81,586 miles

Nearside Rear brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Sep 2016 80,809 miles

corr on near side upper inner wheel arch but not within any strees point

near side rear near front spring hanger welderd from inside

rear battery boxes corroderd

slight corrosion on near side front upper inner wheel arch but not within any strees points

slight lift in both front suspention trunions

Fail 13 Sep 2016 80,809 miles

All position lamps not working parking light including number plate lights (1.1.A.3b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded lower suspention arm bottom of spring corroderd (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit attachment loose suspention strap brocken (2.4.F.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded behind wheel inner arch corroderd (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassi near rear spring hanger corroderd (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit attachment loose suspention strap bocken (2.4.F.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded behind rear wheel inner arch corroderd (2.4.A.3)

corr on near side upper inner wheel arch but not within any strees point

rear battery boxes corroderd

slight lift in both front suspention trunions

Pass 3 Sep 2015 80,730 miles

oil leak

Fail 26 Aug 2015 80,728 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has a product on the light source so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

oil leak

Pass 27 Aug 2014 80,332 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 79,713 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2013 79,713 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 29 Aug 2012 78,307 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2011 78,108 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 11 Nov 2009 77,269 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

Fail 19 Apr 2007 77,177 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 19 May 2006 93,499 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2005 93,490 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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JKH 327L is a 1972 MG B GT in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 JKH 327L, 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.

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What year was JKH 327L registered?

JKH 327L is a 1972 MG B GT, first registered on 14 August 1972.

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