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JOT 759L

1972 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2025
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

76,588 mi
Last recorded76,588 miles
Recorded on18 May 2024
Typical for 1972 MG B37,468 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJOT 759L
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 May 2024 76,588 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2021 76,394 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 May 2019 76,281 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 75,973 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

battery covered

Pass 2 Jul 2016 75,725 miles

Offside Body has slight corrosion bulkhead (6.1.B.2)

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

Oil leak ()

all four tyres perishing

Pass 6 Jul 2015 75,647 miles

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

all tyres perrished

nearside rear outer sill starting to corrode

oil leak

Pass 12 Jul 2014 75,298 miles

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

Oil leak

front tyres perished

nearside rear outer sill starting to corrode

Pass 1 Jun 2013 75,190 miles

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

Oil leak

nearside rear outer sill starting to corrode

Pass 2 Jun 2012 74,747 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2011 74,442 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2010 74,089 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

engine oily

Pass 23 May 2009 73,313 miles
Pass 31 May 2008 73,041 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

slight play in steering rack, offside

Fail 31 May 2008 73,041 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

slight play in steering rack, offside

Pass 26 May 2007 72,621 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2006 72,225 miles

oil leak

How Reliable is the MG B?

Based on 191,608 MOT tests across 19,443 vehicles.

78.1%
Pass Rate
381
Miles/Year
63
Year Lifespan
19,443
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 5,224
brake binding 4,089
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 3,715
Stop lamp not working 3,343
Steering rack gaiter split 2,887
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JOT 759L is a 1972 MG B in Red 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 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.5% with a typical mileage of 37,468 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a MG B fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 5,224 recorded failures. If you're considering buying JOT 759L, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG B typically stays on UK roads for around 63 years. At 54 years old, this MG B is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was JOT 759L registered?

JOT 759L is a 1972 MG B, first registered on 5 October 1972.

Is JOT 759L safe to buy?

The MOT history for JOT 759L 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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