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JBY 44K

1971 MG B

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

19,446 mi
Last recorded19,446 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 1971 MG B35,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJBY 44K
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 19,446 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2025 19,358 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2024 19,347 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2023 19,270 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2021 19,090 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2020 19,008 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2019 18,921 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2018 18,804 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2017 18,593 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2016 17,971 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 17,966 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2011 17,966 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

corrosion to front and rear suspension components

corrosion to nearside lower wing area, and nearside headlamp area

front discs heavily corroded

nearside rear brake poor performance

nearside rear lamp damaged

offside handbrake poor performance

Pass 15 Jun 2006 16,346 miles
Fail 25 May 2006 16,337 miles

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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JBY 44K is a 1971 MG B in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 JBY 44K, 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 44K registered?

JBY 44K is a 1971 MG B, first registered on 16 August 1971.

Is JBY 44K safe to buy?

The MOT history for JBY 44K shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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