MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
82,284 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
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
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Rear Stop lamp not working X 2 (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
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)
Upper Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
front brake discs rusty
n/s/rear axle strap cracking
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
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)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
How Reliable is the MG B GT?
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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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