MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
43,160 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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)
Prop-shaft universal joint worn
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
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)
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.
Corrosion at n/s and o/s outer sill panel not excessive.
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Corrosion at n/s and o/s outer sill panel not excessive.
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.
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
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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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