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JVA 487L

1972 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

43,160 mi
Last recorded43,160 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2016
Typical for 1972 MG B37,468 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJVA 487L
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2016 43,160 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2016 43,160 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 9 Apr 2015 42,770 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 42,004 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 40,876 miles

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 29 Mar 2012 39,763 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 31 Mar 2011 38,525 miles

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Fail 14 Apr 2010 37,386 miles

Benefit of doubt given to damp patch at O/S of fuel tank (may be a slight fuel leak, more likely an oil deposit).

N/S and O/S rear suspension leaf spring slightly corroded.

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

Pass 14 Apr 2010 37,386 miles

Benefit of doubt given to damp patch at O/S of fuel tank (may be a slight fuel leak, more likely an oil deposit).

N/S and O/S rear suspension leaf spring slightly corroded.

Fail 17 Apr 2009 35,734 miles

Corrosion at n/s and o/s outer sill panel not excessive.

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Apr 2009 35,734 miles

Corrosion at n/s and o/s outer sill panel not excessive.

Pass 4 Apr 2008 33,676 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 31,246 miles

Deterioration of o/s front flexible brake hose not excessive.

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear silencer mounting bracket securing nuts not fully tight.

Wear possibly developing in brake pedal pivot bushes.

Pass 24 Apr 2006 29,564 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2006 29,564 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.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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JVA 487L is a 1972 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 JVA 487L, 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

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What year was JVA 487L registered?

JVA 487L is a 1972 MG B, first registered on 18 September 1972.

Is JVA 487L safe to buy?

The MOT history for JVA 487L shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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