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JMB 868L

1972 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

35,832 mi
Last recorded35,832 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 1972 MG B37,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJMB 868L
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 35,832 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2025 35,330 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2023 34,536 miles
Pass 27 May 2021 33,637 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn lift (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn lift (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2018 29,872 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 27,609 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 25,546 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2015 23,625 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2014 20,897 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 18,209 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 16,716 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2012 16,716 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2011 14,072 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2011 13,979 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 19 Mar 2010 12,433 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2010 12,383 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2009 8,802 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 5,508 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 3,452 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 1,135 miles

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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JMB 868L is a 1972 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 JMB 868L, 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

How do I check the history of JMB 868L?

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What year was JMB 868L registered?

JMB 868L is a 1972 MG B, first registered on 1 August 1972.

Is JMB 868L safe to buy?

The MOT history for JMB 868L shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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