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JUA 700L

1972 MG B GT

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

83,482 mi
Last recorded83,482 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 1972 MG B GT41,520 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJUA 700L
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 83,482 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

all underside undersealed

Fail 29 Jul 2026 83,482 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

all underside undersealed

Pass 26 Sep 2025 83,391 miles

Underside has slight surface rust

Pass 10 Jul 2021 83,279 miles
Pass 29 May 2020 83,188 miles

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

Under vehicle undersealed

Pass 8 May 2019 83,106 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2018 82,934 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 82,900 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion boot area (6.1.B.2)

Pass 4 May 2016 82,841 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 82,526 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2013 82,526 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Battery insecure (1.9.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Battery insecure (1.9.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Aug 2012 82,034 miles

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

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

washers require attention

Fail 8 Aug 2012 82,034 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

washers require attention

Pass 7 Sep 2011 81,710 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2011 81,710 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 19 Apr 2011 52,798 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Rear Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight play inrear u/j

Pass 6 Oct 2009 81,371 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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JUA 700L is a 1972 MG B GT in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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

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 JUA 700L, 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.

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What year was JUA 700L registered?

JUA 700L is a 1972 MG B GT, first registered on 1 August 1972.

Is JUA 700L safe to buy?

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