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JKN 135L

1973 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

25,804 mi
Last recorded25,804 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2016
Typical for 1973 MG B38,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJKN 135L
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2016 25,804 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2015 25,538 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2015 25,538 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Jun 2014 25,437 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

corrosion to nearside front wing

corrosion to offside front floor

floor pan undersealed

fuel tank looks damp

Fail 11 Jun 2014 25,434 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

corrosion to nearside front wing

corrosion to offside front floor

floor pan undersealed

fuel tank looks damp

Pass 14 Jun 2013 25,420 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2013 25,420 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Pass 5 May 2012 25,405 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 25,272 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 25,248 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2010 25,248 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Vehicle structure is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Mar 2009 24,965 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 24,864 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 24,602 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2005 24,214 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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JKN 135L is a 1973 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 JKN 135L, 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.

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What year was JKN 135L registered?

JKN 135L is a 1973 MG B, first registered on 12 April 1973.

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