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JVG 286M

1973 MG B GT

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

16,755 mi
Last recorded16,755 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 1973 MG B GT41,488 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJVG 286M
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1973
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 16,755 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2024 15,446 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Apr 2023 15,058 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2023 15,058 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Apr 2022 14,174 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2021 13,493 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2019 12,556 miles

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

Fail 17 Oct 2019 12,556 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Sep 2018 11,058 miles

slight lift in both king pins

Pass 11 Apr 2017 10,045 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)

o/s sill corroded

Pass 27 Apr 2016 8,415 miles

Underside of vehicle heavily under sealed.

Fail 25 Apr 2016 8,415 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component locking device insecure calliper bolt lock tab not locked (3.5.1l)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component locking device insecure calliper bolt tab not locked (3.5.1l)

Underside of vehicle heavily under sealed.

Pass 29 Jan 2015 5,835 miles

Underside of vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 29 Jan 2014 3,568 miles

Underside including brake pipes heavily "wax-oiled" or similar

Fail 18 Jan 2014 3,565 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside rear tyre worn almost to limit on outer edge & starting to deteriorate, no reinforcing seen

Underside including brake pipes heavily "wax-oiled" or similar

Pass 28 Jan 2013 780 miles

Foorpan, chassis and suspension components are heavily undersealed

Slight lift in both front suspension trunion joints, not considerede to be excessive.

Pass 14 Jul 2011 98,318 miles

Slight play in front suspension king-pins, both sides , not considered to be excessive.

Vehicle under side and chassis undersealed.

Fail 13 Jul 2011 98,318 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Slight play in front suspension king-pins, both sides , not considered to be excessive.

Vehicle under side and chassis undersealed.

Pass 19 Jul 2010 96,132 miles

Underside heavily undersealed.

Fail 15 Jul 2010 96,131 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Underside heavily undersealed.

Fail 23 Jul 2009 93,860 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Jul 2009 93,860 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2008 90,390 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2008 90,390 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside rear foot-brake lower than nearside rear, still adequate.

Pass 26 Jun 2007 88,067 miles

Minor discrepancy in chassis number (S instead of 5).

Fail 25 Jun 2007 88,065 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Slight play in front wheel bearings & king-pins.

Pass 10 Jul 2006 85,854 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)

Pass 21 Sep 2005 85,298 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2005 85,298 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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JVG 286M is a 1973 MG B GT in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

Across all 1973 MG B GT models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.4% with a typical mileage of 41,488 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 JVG 286M, 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 53 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 JVG 286M registered?

JVG 286M is a 1973 MG B GT, first registered on 1 December 1973.

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