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JRL 300L

1973 MG B

Green Petrol 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2023
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

11,012 mi
Last recorded11,012 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2022
Typical for 1973 MG B38,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJRL 300L
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1973
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2022 11,012 miles

All direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

o/s/r brake operation slightly slower than n/s/r

slight corrosion of o/s inner sill/floor and both rear inner sills

slight play on king pin thrust

Pass 14 Jun 2021 10,997 miles

All direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

o/s/r brake operation slightly slower than n/s/r

slight corrosion of o/s inner sill/floor and rear inner sills

slight play in king pin thrust

Pass 17 Jun 2020 10,970 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

slight corrosion of rear inner sills and o/s inner sill/floor

slight play in king pin thrust

Fail 15 Jun 2020 10,963 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

slight corrosion of rear inner sills and o/s inner sill/floor

slight play in king pin thrust

Pass 2 Apr 2019 10,961 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

both n/s brakes binding slightly

n/s/r brake operation slightly slower than o/s/r

slight corrosion of rear inner sills and o/s inner sill/floor

slight cracking of fuel hoses

slight play/ king pin thrust

Pass 6 Apr 2018 10,948 miles

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s and n/s (2.4.A.3)

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s and n/s (5.2.6)

n/s/f and o/s/f brakes binding slightly

n/s/r brake operation slightly slower than o/s/r

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

slight corrosion of o/s floor/inner sill

Pass 6 Apr 2017 10,946 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

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

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

slight corrosion of o/s floor

Fail 5 Apr 2017 10,946 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight corrosion of o/s floor

Pass 12 Apr 2016 10,938 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

slight corrosion of fuel pipe

slight play on king pins o/s and n/s [thrust]

Fail 11 Apr 2016 10,938 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

n/s/f brake binding slightly

slight corrosion of fuel pipe

slight play on king pins o/s and n/s [thrust]

Pass 14 Apr 2015 10,932 miles

n/s/f brake binding slightly

rear brake eveness just within tollerance

slight corrosion of o/s centre outrigger

Pass 8 Apr 2014 10,931 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front brakes binding slightly

Fail 3 Apr 2014 10,926 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front brakes binding slightly

Pass 12 Apr 2013 10,924 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2013 10,924 miles

Rear registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

slight corrosion of o/s jacking point

slight cracking of tyres

Pass 12 Apr 2012 10,920 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2012 10,920 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.4c)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 15 Mar 2011 10,905 miles

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

n/s/r brake slightly slower than o/s/r

o/s/f inner wing slight corrosion

slight slack in steering rack

Fail 12 Apr 2010 10,892 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

slight slack in steering rack

Pass 12 Apr 2010 10,892 miles

slight slack in steering rack

Pass 7 Apr 2009 10,847 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

n/s/r brake slightly slower in operation than o/s/r

rear flashers slightly dimmer

Pass 9 Apr 2008 10,824 miles

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

light switch intermittant .working o.k at time of test

n/s/f brake binding slightly

slight corrosion of o/s jack point

Pass 4 Apr 2007 10,812 miles

flashers slightly dim

n/s/r brake slightly slower than o/s

slight corrosion of o/s mid crossmember

slight slack in steering rack

Pass 12 Apr 2006 10,791 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)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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JRL 300L is a 1973 MG B in Green with a 1,900cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 JRL 300L, 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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JRL 300L is a 1973 MG B, first registered on 1 May 1973.

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