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JOF 414L

1973 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Aug 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

76,485 mi
Last recorded76,485 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 1973 MG B38,472 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJOF 414L
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 76,485 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2024 75,481 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2023 74,124 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2022 73,050 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2021 71,669 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2020 69,880 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2019 68,269 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 65,707 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 63,680 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2017 63,652 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure lower mounting plate bolt insecure (2.7.2b)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Braking system leaking caliper (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Mar 2016 61,241 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2016 61,189 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2015 57,726 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2015 57,717 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Offside Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

excessive corrosion to n/s chassis

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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JOF 414L is a 1973 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 JOF 414L, 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 JOF 414L registered?

JOF 414L is a 1973 MG B, first registered on 15 June 1973.

Is JOF 414L safe to buy?

The MOT history for JOF 414L shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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