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JNK 790L

1972 MG B GT

Gold Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2018
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

43,758 mi
Last recorded43,758 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2017
Typical for 1972 MG B GT41,520 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJNK 790L
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1972
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2017 43,758 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2016 43,753 miles

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

Fail 18 Oct 2016 43,750 miles

Horn control missing (1.6.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Sep 2015 43,745 miles

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 17 Sep 2014 43,733 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 43,711 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2013 43,708 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

nearside front brake binding slightly

Pass 1 Sep 2012 43,617 miles

offside rear brake dragging slightly

park brake lever on axle partially seized

slight lift in nearside lower king pin mounting bush

slightly lift in offside front upper ball joint

Pass 1 Sep 2011 43,607 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 43,582 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 43,550 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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JNK 790L is a 1972 MG B GT in Gold with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 JNK 790L, 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 JNK 790L registered?

JNK 790L is a 1972 MG B GT, first registered on 20 October 1972.

Is JNK 790L safe to buy?

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