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JOU 323L

1972 MG B

Green Petrol 1973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2022
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

92,315 mi
Last recorded92,315 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2021
Typical for 1972 MG B37,468 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJOU 323L
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,973cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2021 92,315 miles

All direction indicators slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both Slightly Defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Undersealed heavily which obscures underbody Condition

Pass 28 May 2019 92,242 miles
Fail 20 May 2019 92,221 miles

All direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Slow when the Headlamp Dipped Beam turned on. (4.4.3 (b))

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 26 Apr 2018 92,141 miles

Offside Rear Tyre Perished

Underside heavily under sealed obscuring components

Fail 20 Apr 2018 92,141 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Tyre Perished

Oil leak ()

Underside heavily under sealed obscuring components

Pass 24 Aug 2017 92,112 miles

General Underbody Corrosion

Offside Rear Tyre Slightly Perished

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Various Front Suspension Joints have Slight Play

Various Steering Joints have Slight Play

Pass 16 Sep 2016 92,045 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 13 Sep 2016 92,045 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Sep 2015 91,936 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Aug 2014 91,834 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2013 91,631 miles

Oil leak

Pass 29 Jun 2012 90,935 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 90,521 miles

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

n/s floor to sill section corroded

slight bind n/s/r brake

Pass 2 Jul 2010 90,070 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 21 Aug 2009 89,566 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

light corrosion to n/s front floor.

Pass 31 Jul 2008 88,933 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

o/s rear brakes low effort

Pass 13 Aug 2007 87,908 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 87,687 miles

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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JOU 323L is a 1972 MG B in Green with a 1,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 JOU 323L, 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 JOU 323L registered?

JOU 323L is a 1972 MG B, first registered on 12 October 1972.

Is JOU 323L safe to buy?

The MOT history for JOU 323L shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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