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JOH 842L

1973 MG B GT

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2017
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

43,417 mi
Last recorded43,417 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2016
Typical for 1973 MG B GT41,488 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJOH 842L
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2016 43,417 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 43,413 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2013 43,381 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 43,301 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2012 43,300 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Jul 2011 43,299 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 43,253 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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JOH 842L is a 1973 MG B GT in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 JOH 842L, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of JOH 842L?

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What year was JOH 842L registered?

JOH 842L is a 1973 MG B GT, first registered on 1 July 1973.

Is JOH 842L safe to buy?

The MOT history for JOH 842L shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does JOH 842L have outstanding finance?

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