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JAL 500K

1971 MG B

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2018
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

70,982 mi
Last recorded70,982 miles
Recorded on17 May 2017
Typical for 1971 MG B35,468 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJAL 500K
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1971
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 17 May 2017 70,982 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 69,304 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 67,722 miles

Slight water leak from water pump

Pass 19 May 2014 66,569 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 66,025 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 65,464 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 64,414 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2010 63,558 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 63,219 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 62,480 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 61,893 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 60,028 miles

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

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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JAL 500K is a 1971 MG B in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 JAL 500K, 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

How do I check the history of JAL 500K?

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What year was JAL 500K registered?

JAL 500K is a 1971 MG B, first registered on 1 October 1971.

Is JAL 500K safe to buy?

The MOT history for JAL 500K shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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