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JRF 799K

1972 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

7,184 mi
Last recorded7,184 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2018
Typical for 1972 MG B37,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJRF 799K
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2018 7,184 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 6,737 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 6,359 miles

Axle oil leak nearside rear hub .

Pass 13 May 2015 6,166 miles

Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

tyres cracking on sidewalls

Pass 19 May 2014 6,060 miles

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

tyres cracking

Pass 14 May 2013 5,888 miles

n/s/r hub slight leak

tyres cracking

Fail 14 May 2013 5,888 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

n/s/r hub slight leak

tyres cracking

Pass 16 May 2012 5,546 miles

all tyres cracking on sidewalls

slight oil leak n/s/r hub seal

Pass 4 May 2011 5,396 miles

all tyres showing signs of deterioration

slight oil leak on back axle

Fail 22 Apr 2010 5,262 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

fuel pipes under bonnet staring to deteriorate

Pass 22 Apr 2010 5,262 miles

fuel pipes under bonnet staring to deteriorate

Pass 22 Apr 2009 5,019 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2009 5,019 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 28 Apr 2008 4,687 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2007 4,183 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2007 4,181 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b) DANGEROUS

BOTH FRONT TRACK ROD END PROTECTIVE RUBBERS ARE TOUCHING THE INSIDES OF WHEELS

O/S/R NUMBER PLATE BULB IS SLIGHTLY DIMMER THAN THE OTHER

OIL LEAK FROM BOTH DIF ENDS RUNNING DOWN BRAKE BACK PLATES

Drive shaft coupling to dif is excesivley worn.

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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JRF 799K is a 1972 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 JRF 799K, 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 JRF 799K?

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What year was JRF 799K registered?

JRF 799K is a 1972 MG B, first registered on 1 May 1972.

Is JRF 799K safe to buy?

The MOT history for JRF 799K shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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