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JMA 916K

1972 MG B GT

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2018
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

87,771 mi
Last recorded87,771 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2017
Typical for 1972 MG B GT41,520 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJMA 916K
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2017 87,771 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 18 Apr 2017 87,771 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Apr 2016 87,694 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 21 Mar 2016 87,694 miles

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of an upper wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage (3.1.4a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped on rear axle (3.6.B.1)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 87,632 miles

Front brakes slightly binding.

N/s/f and o/s/f sill areas patched/corroded (not prescribed areas.)

Fail 7 Mar 2015 87,632 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

All brakes binding.

N/s centre floor / jacking point coroded.

N/s/f & o/s/f sill areas patched / coroded ( not prescribed areas.

Fail 29 Nov 2013 87,360 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

o/s/f tyre perished

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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JMA 916K is a 1972 MG B GT in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 JMA 916K, 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 JMA 916K registered?

JMA 916K is a 1972 MG B GT, first registered on 1 February 1972.

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