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NJJ 539L

1972 MG B

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

46,546 mi
Last recorded46,546 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2018
Typical for 1972 MG B37,468 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJJ 539L
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2018 46,546 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Wheel fitment has slight wear between wheel and hub spigot mounting (4.2.B.5)

Fail 17 Apr 2018 46,545 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Wheel fitment has slight wear between wheel and hub spigot mounting (4.2.B.5)

Pass 12 Jan 2017 46,148 miles

heater hose split at heater matrex

Fail 12 Jan 2017 46,146 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside front brake application uneven Increase (3.7.B.2)

Wheel bolt(s) loose all 4 wheels (4.2.A.1e)

heater hose split at heater matrex

Rear rear fuel pipe Excessively corroded

Pass 20 Aug 2015 43,350 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Play in rack ends

Rear Fuel pipe corroded

Fail 20 Aug 2015 43,350 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Play in rack ends

Rear Fuel pipe corroded

Fail 31 Jul 2015 43,349 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake discs rusty

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Play in rackends

Pass 24 Jul 2013 43,051 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 42,259 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 42,140 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 42,042 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 41,243 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 39,304 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 39,304 miles

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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NJJ 539L is a 1972 MG B in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 NJJ 539L, 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 NJJ 539L registered?

NJJ 539L is a 1972 MG B, first registered on 20 December 1972.

Is NJJ 539L safe to buy?

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