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JNG 12L

1972 MG B GT

Purple Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2025
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

4,863 mi
Last recorded4,863 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2024
Typical for 1972 MG B GT41,520 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJNG 12L
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1972
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2024 4,863 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2023 4,090 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2023 4,090 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 10 Aug 2022 3,245 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2021 2,577 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2020 1,508 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2019 890 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2019 881 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 31 Jul 2018 47,125 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 45,728 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 44,862 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2015 44,011 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Fail 17 Jul 2015 44,011 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Pass 24 Jul 2014 43,419 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2013 42,793 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

clutch anti slip rubber deteriorating

Pass 31 Jul 2012 41,919 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 41,883 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 41,873 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 41,856 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 41,840 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 41,811 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2005 41,740 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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JNG 12L is a 1972 MG B GT in Purple with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 JNG 12L, 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 JNG 12L registered?

JNG 12L is a 1972 MG B GT, first registered on 3 November 1972.

Is JNG 12L safe to buy?

The MOT history for JNG 12L shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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