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JPE 555K

1972 MG B GT

Green Petrol 1788cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2018
Tests15 (7 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate46.7%

Mileage

2,977 mi
Last recorded2,977 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2017
Typical for 1972 MG B GT41,520 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJPE 555K
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,788cc

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MOT History

7 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2017 2,977 miles

Offside Front Outer sill corroded, but not within structural area

Fail 12 Oct 2017 2,977 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outrigger (5.2.6)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis on inner face (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Outer sill corroded, but not within a structural area

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 3 Oct 2017 2,969 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outrigger (5.2.6)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis on inner face (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Outer sill corroded, but not within a structural area

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 13 Sep 2016 2,918 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2016 2,913 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill back (2.4.A.3)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 19 Aug 2015 1,733 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play kingpin play, borderline pass (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 19 Aug 2015 1,721 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play kingpin play, borderline pass (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 1 Sep 2014 668 miles

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

axle rebound strap deteriorated nearside rear

car has general corrosion on underside

Fail 23 Aug 2014 665 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

axle rebound strap deteriorated nearside rear

car has general corrosion on underside

Pass 11 Feb 2013 99,378 miles

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 4 Feb 2013 99,378 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 3 Mar 2012 98,000 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2011 97,999 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 14 Sep 2010 97,072 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2010

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

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

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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JPE 555K is a 1972 MG B GT in Green with a 1,788cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.7%.

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 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 JPE 555K, 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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JPE 555K is a 1972 MG B GT, first registered on 1 January 1972.

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