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JRO 124L

1972 MG B GT

Orange Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2018
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

10,611 mi
Last recorded10,611 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2017
Typical for 1972 MG B GT41,520 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJRO 124L
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1972
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2017 10,611 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2017 10,600 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Jun 2016 9,666 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 15 Jul 2015 9,513 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 5 Aug 2013 8,125 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 24 Oct 2011 7,878 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 30 Oct 2010 7,253 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 7 Oct 2009 6,454 miles

very slight weap from fuel tank

Pass 31 Oct 2008 6,024 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 5,272 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 4,307 miles

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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JRO 124L is a 1972 MG B GT in Orange with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 JRO 124L, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was JRO 124L registered?

JRO 124L is a 1972 MG B GT, first registered on 13 October 1972.

Is JRO 124L safe to buy?

The MOT history for JRO 124L shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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