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JKJ 555L

1973 MG B Roadster

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

23,394 mi
Last recorded23,394 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2018
Typical for 1973 MG B Roadster24,068 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJKJ 555L
MakeMG
ModelB Roadster
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2018 23,394 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 22,846 miles

Body has slight corrosion battery box (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion inner sill section (6.1.B.2)

Fail 5 Apr 2017 22,837 miles

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

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

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings jacking point (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings caster rail (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings caster rail (6.1.B.2)

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

Battery clamps missing

Body has slight corrosion battery box (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front anti roll bar bracket damaged (bush worn)

Nearside Rear axle strap cracking

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion inner sill section (6.1.B.2)

Pass 14 Apr 2016 22,230 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion jacking point corroded (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion castle rail slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear droope strap split

Offside Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion castle rail slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear exhaust mount cotton reel split

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

batteries not clamped down

Fail 14 Apr 2016 22,230 miles

Brake pedal pad not secure to the pedal (3.3.A.1c)

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

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion jacking point corroded (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion castle rail slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear droope strap split

Offside Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion castle rail slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear exhaust mount cotton reel split

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

batteries not clamped down

Pass 9 Apr 2015 21,019 miles

Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

batterys not clamped down

corrosion to both front caster rails but not yet excessive

corrosion to rear fuel pipe(pump to tank)

lower kingpin dust covers deteriotated,but preventing the ingress of dirt

Pass 1 Apr 2014 20,259 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 19,447 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Apr 2013 19,447 miles

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

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

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Mar 2012 18,599 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2012 18,599 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Mar 2011 17,751 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

all front rubber suspension bushes split

both brake lamps dull

engine & gearbox oil leaks

nearside rear leather strap split

Pass 9 Apr 2010 16,958 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2009 15,952 miles

n/s/front tyre wearing on outer edge

o/s/front tyre wearing on inner edge

slight engine oil leak

Pass 15 Apr 2008 15,091 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2008 15,085 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Mar 2007 73,967 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 12,805 miles

How Reliable is the MG B Roadster?

Based on 3,612 MOT tests across 302 vehicles.

78.0%
Pass Rate
401
Miles/Year
63
Year Lifespan
302
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 81
brake binding 75
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 65
Stop lamp not working 64
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 57
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JKJ 555L is a 1973 MG B Roadster in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 1973 MG B Roadster models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.3% with a typical mileage of 24,068 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 Roadster fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 81 recorded failures. If you're considering buying JKJ 555L, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG B Roadster typically stays on UK roads for around 63 years. At 53 years old, this MG B Roadster is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was JKJ 555L registered?

JKJ 555L is a 1973 MG B Roadster, first registered on 20 March 1973.

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