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MJC 395L

1973 MG B

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

20,219 mi
Last recorded20,219 miles
Recorded on25 May 2018
Typical for 1973 MG B38,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJC 395L
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1973
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 May 2018 20,219 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 20,170 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 20,030 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2016 20,030 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Jul 2014 20,013 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 19,900 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2013 19,900 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 May 2011 19,672 miles
Fail 9 May 2011 19,672 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 10 May 2010 19,745 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 19,649 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2009 19,649 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2008 19,625 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 13 Mar 2007 19,374 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2007 19,374 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Mar 2006 18,625 miles

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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MJC 395L is a 1973 MG B in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 MJC 395L, 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 MJC 395L registered?

MJC 395L is a 1973 MG B, first registered on 1 January 1973.

Is MJC 395L safe to buy?

The MOT history for MJC 395L shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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