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JLG 998L

1972 MG B GT

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

92,589 mi
Last recorded92,589 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 1972 MG B GT41,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJLG 998L
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1972
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 92,589 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2025 92,588 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 28 Oct 2024 92,398 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 1 Nov 2023 92,295 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2022 92,211 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2021 92,107 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2020 91,998 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2019 91,789 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2018 91,743 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive bottom radiator hose (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

both front brakes binding

Pass 6 Oct 2017 91,540 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

light scratches on wind screen

slight leak from clutch slave/flexi hose fitting

slight oil leak from over drive assy

Fail 6 Oct 2017 91,540 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

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

light scratches on wind screen

slight leak from clutch slave/flexi hose fitting

slight oil leak from over drive assy

Pass 13 Sep 2016 91,391 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015 91,277 miles

Nearside inner wing corroded and holed

light scratches to windscreen

nearside front footwell corroded and holed

slight corrosion on front brake discs

slight gearbox oil leak

slight leak on clutch slave cylinder and flexi hose

Fail 23 Sep 2015 91,277 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside inner wing corroded and holed

Offside Rear Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

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

light scratches to windscreen

nearside front footwell corroded and holed

slight corrosion on front brake discs

slight gearbox oil leak

slight leak on clutch slave cylinder and flexi hose

Pass 30 Sep 2014 91,170 miles

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

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 3 Oct 2013 91,062 miles

n/s/f upper inner wing corroded but not near any load bearing points

o/s/f king pin slight play

Fail 3 Oct 2013 91,062 miles

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

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

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

n/s/f upper inner wing corroded but not near any load bearing points

o/s/f king pin slight play

Pass 15 Sep 2012 90,976 miles

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

High travel of handbrake lever

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

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

Offside front brake disc scored

Pass 17 Sep 2011 90,801 miles

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

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

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

Offside front brake disc scored

Pass 8 Oct 2010 90,563 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside front brake disc scored

Fail 1 Sep 2010 90,556 miles

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

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside front brake disc scored

Pass 10 Aug 2009 90,447 miles

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

Handbrake lever travel high

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 10 Aug 2009 90,447 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Handbrake lever travel high

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2008 90,352 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Fail 4 Sep 2008 90,352 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2007 90,198 miles

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

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

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

Fail 23 Aug 2007 90,198 miles

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)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2006 90,022 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2005 90,001 miles

SLIGHT MOVEMENT IN STEERING RACK

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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JLG 998L is a 1972 MG B GT in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 JLG 998L, 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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JLG 998L is a 1972 MG B GT, first registered on 17 August 1972.

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