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JBY 368J

1971 MG B

Green Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2016
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

32,766 mi
Last recorded32,766 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2015
Typical for 1971 MG B35,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJBY 368J
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2015 32,766 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 15 Jul 2015 32,523 miles

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Pass 10 Apr 2014 25,589 miles

Centre to rear exh has slight blow of gases

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak

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

general underbody corrosion

Fail 3 Mar 2014 25,579 miles

Offside Outer Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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 21 Aug 2009 22,593 miles

battery trays poor condition

seat belts starting to fray

some play in steering rack

Fail 14 Jul 2009 21,166 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

all tyres worn

battery trays poor

drivers seat belt frayed slightly

front pads worn

propshaft ujs have play

steering rack worn has slight knock

Pass 11 Jul 2008 17,051 miles

nearside battery tray poor

play in propshaft universal joints

Pass 10 Jul 2007 14,996 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2007 14,996 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 31 Jul 2006 13,437 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2006 13,437 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.A.1b)

engine oil leak

n/s batery insecure

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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JBY 368J is a 1971 MG B in Green with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 JBY 368J, 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 JBY 368J registered?

JBY 368J is a 1971 MG B, first registered on 31 December 1971.

Is JBY 368J safe to buy?

The MOT history for JBY 368J shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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