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JOL 770L

1973 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

3,570 mi
Last recorded3,570 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 1973 MG B38,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJOL 770L
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 3,570 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn kingpin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn kingpin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jul 2025 3,449 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2024 2,649 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

many oil leaks and heavily undersealed

Pass 28 Jan 2020 61,478 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Kingpin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Kingpin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2019 59,447 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Jan 2018 57,301 miles

Central exhaust mounting bracket fractured

Oil leak engine ()

Fail 5 Jan 2018 57,280 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 5 Jan 2017 55,881 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

various small oil leaks

Pass 25 Jan 2016 54,125 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2015 52,481 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2013 51,490 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2012 51,377 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2011 51,229 miles

o/s/f floor corroded

rear chassis rails and front subframe require re-undersealing

Pass 16 Nov 2010 51,108 miles

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Fail 16 Nov 2010 51,108 miles

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Dec 2009 50,665 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2008 50,474 miles

slight travel on handbrake,nearside headlamp aim on lower limits,steering rack gaitors heavily perished & splitting,offside front tyre perished,rear tyres perished,oil leaks engine & gearbox area,

Pass 4 Sep 2007 49,069 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2006 48,140 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2006 48,136 miles

Centre Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Near side seat insecure

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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JOL 770L is a 1973 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 JOL 770L, 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 JOL 770L registered?

JOL 770L is a 1973 MG B, first registered on 5 January 1973.

Is JOL 770L safe to buy?

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