1972 MG B 1.8L Petrol · JVD 340L
1972 MG B (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01/11/1972. Recorded mileage 75,965 miles. MOT status: No results. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- MG B
- Year / Origin
- 1972
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- No results
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 75,965 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1972
- Engine
- 1798cc
JVD 340L Key Findings
- 10 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/06/2015
- 75,965 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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JVD 340L Mileage History
- 24/03/200675,311 mi
- 31/03/200675,311 mi
- 23/04/20077,537 mi-67,774 mi
- 25/04/200775,377 mi+67,840 mi
- 03/08/200975,397 mi+20 mi
- 04/08/200975,397 mi
- 27/08/201075,414 mi+17 mi
- 27/08/201075,414 mi
- 11/07/201475,773 mi+359 mi
- 12/06/201575,965 mi+192 mi
Average of roughly 71 miles per year across 10 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
JVD 340L MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
10 MOT tests are recorded for this 1972 Mg B (JVD 340L) between March 2006 and June 2015.
The record contains 6 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 12 June 2015 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (8 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)”; “Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)”; “Offside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)”.
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