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JNJ 602L

1973 MG B GT

Gold Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2019
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

98,704 mi
Last recorded98,704 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2018
Typical for 1973 MG B GT41,488 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJNJ 602L
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1973
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2018 98,704 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2017 98,690 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

slight play in rear spring hanger bushes

Fail 16 Jan 2017 98,690 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded 2 x pipes across bulkhead (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Rear heavily perished, but not to cord depth

slight play in rear spring hanger bushes

Pass 28 Aug 2015 98,626 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 98,444 miles

o/s/f floor corroded outside prescribed aerea

Pass 25 Aug 2009 98,208 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2009 98,197 miles

Nearside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Pass 12 Aug 2008 97,712 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2008 97,712 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 15 Jun 2007 97,684 miles

vehicle becoming corroded throughout

Pass 28 Feb 2006 97,598 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2006 97,598 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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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JNJ 602L is a 1973 MG B GT in Gold with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1973 MG B GT models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.4% with a typical mileage of 41,488 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 JNJ 602L, 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 53 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 JNJ 602L registered?

JNJ 602L is a 1973 MG B GT, first registered on 17 April 1973.

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