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JKN 153L

1973 MG B GT

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2023
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

82,284 mi
Last recorded82,284 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2022
Typical for 1973 MG B GT41,488 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJKN 153L
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2022 82,284 miles

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Valve stem slightly damaged both rear (5.2.3 (j))

corrosion to chassis rails

corrosion to rear inner wheel arches

Fail 26 May 2022 82,264 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Valve stem slightly damaged both rear (5.2.3 (j))

corrosion to chassis rails

corrosion to rear inner wheel arches

Pass 10 Apr 2018 79,345 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 79,318 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 78,855 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2016 78,855 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Rear Stop lamp not working X 2 (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Jul 2015 78,781 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 78,742 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2014 78,742 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2013 78,297 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2013 78,297 miles

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

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

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2011 78,093 miles

Upper Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

front brake discs rusty

n/s/rear axle strap cracking

Fail 5 Aug 2011 78,028 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Upper Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

front brake discs rusty

n/s/rear axle strap cracking

Pass 27 Aug 2010 77,940 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2010 77,933 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2006 77,819 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2006 77,813 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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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JKN 153L is a 1973 MG B GT in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

Across all 1973 MG B GT models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.4% with a typical mileage of 41,488 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 JKN 153L, 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 53 years old, this MG B GT is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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JKN 153L is a 1973 MG B GT, first registered on 16 April 1973.

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