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GJW 999J

1971 MG B

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

74,437 mi
Last recorded74,437 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 1971 MG B35,468 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJW 999J
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 74,437 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2025 73,921 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2024 73,135 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2024 73,134 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2023 72,872 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2022 72,389 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2021 71,897 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2021 71,896 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 May 2020 71,360 miles

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 25 Jun 2019 70,982 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 70,743 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement king pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2017 70,132 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2016 69,775 miles

nearside park brake not as effective as offside

Pass 25 Mar 2015 69,552 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2015 69,551 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 31 Mar 2014 69,015 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 67,818 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 66,847 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 66,015 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2011 66,015 miles

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 26 Mar 2010 63,257 miles

Oil leak

both sills corroding

front coil springs corroded

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 19 Mar 2009 60,072 miles

rear brake pipe corroded

rear brake flexy hose cracked

Fail 17 Mar 2009 60,050 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

rear brake flexy hose cracked

rear brake pipe corroded

Pass 1 Apr 2008 57,706 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2008 58,687 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Offside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Pass 27 Mar 2007 57,233 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2007 57,233 miles

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 8 Apr 2006 54,722 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2006

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 30 Mar 2006 54,704 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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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GJW 999J is a 1971 MG B in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 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 GJW 999J, 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 GJW 999J registered?

GJW 999J is a 1971 MG B, first registered on 27 May 1971.

Is GJW 999J safe to buy?

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