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JKH 899L

1972 MG B GT

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2018
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

5,522 mi
Last recorded5,522 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2017
Typical for 1972 MG B GT41,520 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJKH 899L
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2017 5,522 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 5,099 miles

Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Fail 16 Sep 2016 5,082 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

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

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Pass 4 Sep 2015 4,696 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside front king pin bush slightly perished.

Offside front tyre tread cracked.

Sill covers fitted.

Fail 22 Aug 2015 4,679 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Fuel system component leaking Pump (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside front king pin bush slightly perished.

Offside front tyre tread cracked.

Sill covers fitted.

Pass 23 May 2014 4,499 miles
Fail 12 May 2014 4,499 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 22 May 2012 4,491 miles

Oil leak

Pass 31 May 2011 3,126 miles

slight movement in front suspension arms

slight movement in steering rack arms

Fail 14 May 2011 2,958 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Rear number plate is cracked

Several spots of surface corrosion all over body but no holes present

Slight play in both front lower swivels and pins

Slight play in steering rack on both sides

Pass 12 Feb 2008 1,686 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 29 Jan 2008 1,686 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 24 May 2007 1,567 miles
Fail 18 May 2007 1,567 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Front Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

underbody heavily undersealed

Pass 27 Feb 2006 1,347 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 899L is a 1972 MG B GT in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 899L, 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 899L registered?

JKH 899L is a 1972 MG B GT, first registered on 11 September 1972.

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