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226 JDE

1971 MG B

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

28,117 mi
Last recorded28,117 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 1971 MG B35,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration226 JDE
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 28,117 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2026 28,107 miles

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

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

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2025 27,859 miles

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

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2023 27,718 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive transmission and axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2022 27,487 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox and rear axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2021 27,360 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox and rear axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2020 27,199 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Nov 2020 27,199 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2019 27,052 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2018 26,722 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 18 May 2018 26,704 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 4 May 2017 26,408 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 20 May 2016 26,227 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 26,001 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 5 May 2015 26,001 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 23 May 2014 25,836 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

slight free play in steering rack

Pass 18 Jun 2013 25,269 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2012 25,081 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 24,779 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2010 24,207 miles

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 26 May 2009 23,412 miles
Fail 18 May 2009 23,403 miles

Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 21 May 2008 21,928 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 20,726 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 19,639 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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226 JDE is a 1971 MG B in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1971 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.3% with a typical mileage of 35,468 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 226 JDE, 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 55 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 226 JDE registered?

226 JDE is a 1971 MG B, first registered on 12 October 1971.

Is 226 JDE safe to buy?

The MOT history for 226 JDE shows 25 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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