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JLU 87K

1972 MG B GT

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2017
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

34,097 mi
Last recorded34,097 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2016
Typical for 1972 MG B GT41,520 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJLU 87K
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2016 34,097 miles

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

Fail 17 Aug 2016 34,073 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel pump (7.2.3)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2015 33,123 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.1mm small cut in tread,, recommend replace (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm in place,, recommend replace (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced reflector, beam image and output slightly deminished (1.7.5a)

advise condition of offside and nearside front floor panels

nearside rear footbrake performance slightly lower than offside

offside rear inner wheel arch panel, slightly corroded, recommend check

radiator showing signs of deterioration

water pump slightly worn

Fail 4 Aug 2015 33,117 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm locating pin locking device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front 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 Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

advise condition of offside and nearside front floor panels,

advise handbrake travel

offside front brake binding slightly,, recommend check

offside rear inner wheel arch panel, slightly corroded,, recommend check

radiator showing signs of deterioration

stop lights slightly delayed in operation when brake pedal depressed,, recommend check

suspect, minor coolant leak

water pump slightly worn

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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JLU 87K is a 1972 MG B GT in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 JLU 87K, 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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What year was JLU 87K registered?

JLU 87K is a 1972 MG B GT, first registered on 1 May 1972.

Is JLU 87K safe to buy?

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