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JMG 88K

1972 MG B GT

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

47,783 mi
Last recorded47,783 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 1972 MG B GT41,520 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this MG
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Finance
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJMG 88K
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 47,783 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2025 47,432 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 44,093 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 43,756 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 43,408 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 42,686 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 42,288 miles

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

Rear exhaust bracket loose one side - unlikely to fall off

Pass 12 Jun 2012 41,952 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 41,350 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 40,719 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 40,208 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 39,695 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 18 Jun 2008 39,695 miles

Nearside Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

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

Oil leak

Pass 30 May 2007 39,140 miles

Oil leak

Pass 25 May 2006 38,410 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2005 38,166 miles

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 88K is a 1972 MG B GT in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 88K, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of JMG 88K?

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What year was JMG 88K registered?

JMG 88K is a 1972 MG B GT, first registered on 29 February 1972.

Is JMG 88K safe to buy?

The MOT history for JMG 88K shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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