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JKP 601L

1973 MG B

Orange Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2022
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

10,878 mi
Last recorded10,878 miles
Recorded on28 May 2021
Typical for 1973 MG B38,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJKP 601L
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1973
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 May 2021 10,878 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2019 8,924 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2019 8,914 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Aug 2018 6,404 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2018 6,400 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2017 5,887 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2017 5,887 miles

Electrical wiring inadequately supported various (1.9.2a)

Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

Parking brake operation grabbing severely (3.7.C.3b)

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Pass 4 Jul 2016 5,687 miles

unable to fully inspect welded panels

Pass 12 Aug 2015 5,621 miles

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

handbrake release button slightly sticky

unable to fully inspect welded panels

Pass 19 Oct 2011 5,606 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 2 Nov 2007 5,519 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2007 5,519 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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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JKP 601L is a 1973 MG B in Orange with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 JKP 601L, 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 JKP 601L registered?

JKP 601L is a 1973 MG B, first registered on 2 May 1973.

Is JKP 601L safe to buy?

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