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JOP 155L

1973 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2012
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

7,848 mi
Last recorded7,848 miles
Recorded on11 May 2011
Typical for 1973 MG B38,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJOP 155L
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 11 May 2011 7,848 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 6,664 miles

Wear in both lower trunnions

Pass 22 May 2008 5,368 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Slight wear in steering rack o/s ti-rod inner joint

Pass 1 May 2007 4,516 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 2,339 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (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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JOP 155L is a 1973 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 JOP 155L, 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 JOP 155L registered?

JOP 155L is a 1973 MG B, first registered on 11 July 1973.

Is JOP 155L safe to buy?

The MOT history for JOP 155L shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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