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JWN 619L

1973 MG B GT

Gold Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2017
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

96,491 mi
Last recorded96,491 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2018
Typical for 1973 MG B GT41,488 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJWN 619L
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1973
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Fail 19 Feb 2018 96,491 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis (6.1.B.2)

Pass 9 Sep 2016 96,414 miles

DRIVER SIDE DOOR CARD MISSING HOWEVER DOOR OPENS AND CLOSES

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

OIL LEAK

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

Pass 29 Jul 2015 95,968 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 6,609 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Propshaft component defective

Fail 4 Oct 2010 6,609 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Propshaft component defective

Pass 29 Sep 2009 6,535 miles

Brake pedal rubber worn

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Slight corrosion in the nearside rear wheel arch but outside the prescribed areas

Slight lift/play in both front king pins

Slight play in nearside front wheel bearing

slight corrosion in the offside front inner wheel arch but outsie the prescribed areas

Fail 30 Sep 2008 5,521 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Pass 30 Sep 2008 5,521 miles

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Pass 12 Oct 2007 4,476 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 6 Oct 2006 3,029 miles

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Pass 13 Oct 2005 1,696 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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JWN 619L is a 1973 MG B GT in Gold with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 JWN 619L, 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 JWN 619L registered?

JWN 619L is a 1973 MG B GT, first registered on 21 February 1973.

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