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JPW 222L

1972 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2023
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

41,666 mi
Last recorded41,666 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2022
Typical for 1972 MG B37,468 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJPW 222L
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2022 41,666 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2022 41,666 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Nov 2017 38,923 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2016 36,729 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2016 36,729 miles

Nearside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 18 Nov 2015 34,554 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 34,475 miles

Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 13 Sep 2013 33,203 miles

Oil leak

both sills coroded

Fail 12 Sep 2013 33,203 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

both sills coroded

Pass 28 Sep 2012 32,089 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 28,885 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2011 28,885 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2010 27,168 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 26,458 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 25,417 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2008 25,417 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 30 Jul 2007 23,881 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 22,621 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2006 22,620 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 30 Aug 2005 22,548 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2005 22,548 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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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JPW 222L is a 1972 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 JPW 222L, 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

How do I check the history of JPW 222L?

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What year was JPW 222L registered?

JPW 222L is a 1972 MG B, first registered on 1 December 1972.

Is JPW 222L safe to buy?

The MOT history for JPW 222L shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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