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JMG 384K

1972 MG B GT

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

1,578 mi
Last recorded1,578 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2017
Typical for 1972 MG B GT41,520 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJMG 384K
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2017 1,578 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 985 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 840 miles

Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened both rear (2.4.B.1a)

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

Fail 29 Sep 2015 828 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear over axle (3.6.B.2c)

Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened both rear (2.4.B.1a)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2014 462 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2013 41 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2011 99,973 miles

advanced wear/free play in offside front lower suspension wishbone outer fulcrum/pin (would benefit from attention)

hose to clutch slave cylinder twisted

rear brakes slightly out of balance, offside poor

slight corrosion in brake pipes generally

slight lift/free play in nearside front suspension hub carrier area

Pass 27 Oct 2010 99,680 miles

free play/movement in offside front lower suspension fulcrum/pin recommend further attention

hose to slave cylinder twisted

lift in nearside front hub carrier area

slight corrosion in rear brake pipes

Pass 19 Oct 2009 99,496 miles

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

Propshaft component defective

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

corrosion in offside outer sill

Pass 19 Sep 2008 98,932 miles

slight corrosion in front to rear & rear brake pipes

slight corrosion in rear bump stops (on axle beam)

Pass 17 Oct 2007 98,572 miles

slight corrosion in front to rear & both rear brake pipes

Pass 18 Oct 2006 98,221 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight corrosion in brake pipes

wear/movement offside front wishbone outer fulcrum (would benefit from attention)

Fail 10 Oct 2006 98,186 miles

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Coolant leak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight corrosion in brake pipes

wear/movement offside front lower wishbone outer fulcrum

Pass 3 Oct 2005 97,696 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight movement nearside front hub

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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JMG 384K is a 1972 MG B GT in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 JMG 384K, 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 JMG 384K registered?

JMG 384K is a 1972 MG B GT, first registered on 1 January 1972.

Is JMG 384K safe to buy?

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