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JUR 896L

1972 MG B GT

Orange Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2026
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

91,360 mi
Last recorded91,360 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2025
Typical for 1972 MG B GT41,520 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJUR 896L
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1972
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 4 Jul 2025 91,360 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2024 91,347 miles

Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt o/s and n/s (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2015 91,237 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2014 91,093 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 90,773 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 90,658 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 90,606 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 90,549 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 90,288 miles

vehicle heavily undersealed.

Pass 2 Sep 2008 90,022 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 89,927 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2006 89,724 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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JUR 896L is a 1972 MG B GT in Orange with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 JUR 896L, 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

How do I check the history of JUR 896L?

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What year was JUR 896L registered?

JUR 896L is a 1972 MG B GT, first registered on 10 November 1972.

Is JUR 896L safe to buy?

The MOT history for JUR 896L shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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