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JLR 786K

1972 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2019
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

4,767 mi
Last recorded4,767 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2018
Typical for 1972 MG B37,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJLR 786K
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2018 4,767 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 4,366 miles

Cooling water leaking from radiator cap

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Frontmost (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Trunnion has play in the threads

Nearside Front Wheel Bearing noisy, but not rough.

Nearside Wiper Blade perished

Offside Front Lower Trunnion, has play in the threads

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

Offside Wiper Blade performance deteriorating

Pass 10 Apr 2014 4,275 miles

Oil leak

front number plate cracked but not likely to be misread

front wipers slightly split

Pass 23 Aug 2012 4,260 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

all 4 tyres splitting due to age

Pass 23 Apr 2011 3,649 miles
Pass 15 May 2010 3,012 miles

all four tyres slightly perished

Pass 17 Feb 2009 2,400 miles

all tyres sidewalls perishing/cracking

front # plate delaminating

Fail 27 Jan 2009 2,386 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

all tyre sidewalls perishing/cracking

front # plate delaminating

Pass 26 Jan 2008 1,824 miles

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

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

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

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

all tyres old and crackin g

underside of car heavely un der sealed

Pass 28 Dec 2006 1,618 miles

alot of un der shield on bottom of car

Pass 20 Jan 2006 1,307 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

both front king pin s have slight lift

near side king pin has movement in bottom bush

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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JLR 786K is a 1972 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 1972 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.5% with a typical mileage of 37,468 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 JLR 786K, 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 54 years old, this MG B is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was JLR 786K registered?

JLR 786K is a 1972 MG B, first registered on 9 May 1972.

Is JLR 786K safe to buy?

The MOT history for JLR 786K shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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