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JAL 821K

1971 MG B

Green Petrol 1789cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

47,122 mi
Last recorded47,122 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 1971 MG B35,468 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJAL 821K
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,789cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 47,122 miles

Offside Front slight play in trunnion

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

Pass 1 Aug 2025 46,806 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trunnion (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 25 Jul 2025 46,805 miles

Position lamp not working both front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Position lamp not working both rear (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trunnion (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jun 2024 46,686 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trunnion (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2023 46,526 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trunyon (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trunyon (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small `c` shaped crack (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2022 46,405 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trunnion (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2021 46,356 miles

brake pipes covered in grease

vehicle heavily coated in underseal

Pass 22 Oct 2009 46,004 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2009 46,004 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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 821K is a 1971 MG B in Green with a 1,789cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 JAL 821K, 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 821K?

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What year was JAL 821K registered?

JAL 821K is a 1971 MG B, first registered on 12 October 1971.

Is JAL 821K safe to buy?

The MOT history for JAL 821K shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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