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JKH 413L

1972 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

15,257 mi
Last recorded15,257 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 1972 MG B37,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJKH 413L
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 15,257 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2025 14,869 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2025 14,869 miles

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2024 14,671 miles

Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 13 Feb 2023 14,267 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2022 13,548 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 21 Jan 2021 13,097 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2021 13,097 miles

Nearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Offside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 Jan 2020 12,524 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2019 12,060 miles

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive axle seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2018 11,620 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2017 11,187 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2016 10,583 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2016 10,583 miles

Parking brake lever pawl spring does not push the pawl positively into the ratchet teeth (3.1.5)

Pass 22 Jul 2014 10,327 miles

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

Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 23 Jul 2013 10,143 miles

Nearside Inner Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Inner Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 12 Jun 2012 9,963 miles

Offside Rear Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

Fail 11 Jun 2012 9,961 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

Pass 16 May 2011 9,326 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 8,851 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 3 Apr 2009 8,494 miles

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

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

rear brakes could do with servicing

Pass 18 Apr 2008 7,811 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Fail 18 Apr 2008 7,811 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Pass 19 Apr 2007 6,918 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 6,326 miles

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 413L is a 1972 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1972 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.5% with a typical mileage of 37,468 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 JKH 413L, 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 54 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 413L registered?

JKH 413L is a 1972 MG B, first registered on 1 August 1972.

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