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JKM 537L

1973 MG B

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2018
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

64,073 mi
Last recorded64,073 miles
Recorded on9 May 2017
Typical for 1973 MG B38,472 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJKM 537L
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 May 2017 64,073 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 64,056 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 64,032 miles

Oil leak

Pass 25 Jul 2013 63,931 miles

nearside rear brake slightly binding

Pass 3 Jun 2011 636,803 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2011 63,803 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 21 Oct 2009 63,710 miles

both front king pins have fair amount of up/down movement

both front lower wishbones inner bushes starting to perish and split

Pass 28 Oct 2008 63,644 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Oct 2008 63,593 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2007 63,266 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2005 52,399 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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JKM 537L is a 1973 MG B in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 1973 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.2% with a typical mileage of 38,472 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 JKM 537L, 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 53 years old, this MG B is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was JKM 537L registered?

JKM 537L is a 1973 MG B, first registered on 19 April 1973.

Is JKM 537L safe to buy?

The MOT history for JKM 537L shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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