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JPP 251K

1972 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

34,094 mi
Last recorded34,094 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 1972 MG B37,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJPP 251K
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 34,094 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2024 33,795 miles

Offside Rear Parking Brake only just met requirements

Oil leak, but not excessive Light misting of oil around engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Sep 2024 33,795 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking Brake only just met requirements

Oil leak, but not excessive Light misting of oil around engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2020 32,164 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Dec 2019 31,167 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2018 30,305 miles

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

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

rear tyres perished

Pass 22 Aug 2017 29,193 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 21 Aug 2017 29,193 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam both (1.7.5a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 29 Sep 2016 28,011 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 26,944 miles

All four tyres showing signs of perishing

Pass 9 Sep 2014 25,792 miles
Pass 11 May 2013 25,428 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 25,063 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 24,024 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 23,135 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 21,641 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 19,824 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 18,759 miles
Fail 25 May 2007 18,756 miles

Nearside Inner Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Pass 30 May 2006 16,990 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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JPP 251K is a 1972 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 JPP 251K, 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 JPP 251K registered?

JPP 251K is a 1972 MG B, first registered on 15 February 1972.

Is JPP 251K safe to buy?

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