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JKH 896L

1973 MG B

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

2,768 mi
Last recorded2,768 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2017
Typical for 1973 MG B38,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJKH 896L
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1973
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2017 2,768 miles

COOLANT LEAK , NEEDS RADIATOR

Fail 4 Jul 2017 2,768 miles

COOLANT LEAK , NEEDS RADIATOR

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively SPLIT (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Jul 2016 2,748 miles

slight radiator leak

Pass 7 Jul 2015 888 miles

Slight corrosion to front cross member.

Pass 25 Jul 2014 778 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 17 Jul 2013 317 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both front flexi brake hoses perished slightly

Pass 25 Jul 2012 99,491 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 25 Jul 2012 99,491 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 15 Jul 2011 99,118 miles

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Fail 8 Jul 2011 99,118 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Seat belt adjustment fitting badly deteriorated (5.2.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 15 Jun 2010 98,821 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Fail 20 May 2010 98,821 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake lever excessively damaged and seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 9 May 2008 98,577 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 97,737 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2007 1,190 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2006 95,392 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 896L is a 1973 MG B in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 896L, 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 896L registered?

JKH 896L is a 1973 MG B, first registered on 2 April 1973.

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