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JBF 222H

1970 MG B

Yellow Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

43,395 mi
Last recorded43,395 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 1970 MG B35,160 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJBF 222H
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1970
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 43,395 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2025 43,258 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 31 May 2024 43,129 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 May 2024 43,127 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 May 2023 42,878 miles
Fail 17 May 2023 42,878 miles

Front Prop shaft securing bolt loose (6.1.7 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 10 May 2022 42,498 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Mar 2021 42,063 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 41,864 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Mar 2020 41,864 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2019 41,438 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2019 41,438 miles

Fuel pipe union leaking FUEL PUMP (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2018 41,030 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2018 41,030 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 14 Mar 2017 40,437 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2017 40,437 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 39,546 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 38,457 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 37,562 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 36,225 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 35,796 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 34,634 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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JBF 222H is a 1970 MG B in Yellow with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1970 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.5% with a typical mileage of 35,160 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 JBF 222H, 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 56 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 JBF 222H?

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What year was JBF 222H registered?

JBF 222H is a 1970 MG B, first registered on 21 April 1970.

Is JBF 222H safe to buy?

The MOT history for JBF 222H shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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