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JPF 565K

1972 MG B

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

54,969 mi
Last recorded54,969 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2017
Typical for 1972 MG B37,468 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJPF 565K
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2017 54,969 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2017 54,917 miles

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 29 Nov 2016 52,840 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 51,519 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2014 50,361 miles

underside of vehicle heavily undersealed. difficult to asses

Pass 29 Nov 2013 47,701 miles

body of vehicle heaviily undersealed, difficult to assess condition.

Fail 27 Nov 2013 47,696 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

body of vehicle heaviily undersealed, difficult to assess condition.

offside number plate light not working

Pass 23 Nov 2012 43,503 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2011 36,561 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2010 28,661 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 23,818 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 18,858 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2007 18,248 miles

some imbalance in rear brakes

vehicle heavily undersealed,difficult to assess for corrosion/repairs

Pass 4 Aug 2006 17,679 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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JPF 565K is a 1972 MG B in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 JPF 565K, 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 JPF 565K registered?

JPF 565K is a 1972 MG B, first registered on 1 January 1972.

Is JPF 565K safe to buy?

The MOT history for JPF 565K shows 14 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.

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