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JKL 328L

1973 MG B

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2022
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

62,458 mi
Last recorded62,458 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2021
Typical for 1973 MG B38,472 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJKL 328L
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1973
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2021 62,458 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 62,002 miles
Fail 23 May 2017 61,996 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2015 61,808 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2014 61,588 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 61,574 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2013 61,574 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Mar 2012 51,546 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 51,428 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 60,348 miles

front suspension bushes deteriorated but not resulting in excessive play

Fail 11 Jun 2009 60,348 miles

Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

front suspension bushes deteriorated but not resulting in excessive play

Pass 12 Jun 2008 59,974 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2008 59,974 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 9 May 2007 59,787 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2006 59,680 miles

Nearside Front Lower Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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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JKL 328L is a 1973 MG B in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 JKL 328L, 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 JKL 328L registered?

JKL 328L is a 1973 MG B, first registered on 5 April 1973.

Is JKL 328L safe to buy?

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