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JEH 789K

1971 MG B Roadster

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

46,518 mi
Last recorded46,518 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2018
Typical for 1971 MG B Roadster58,027 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJEH 789K
MakeMG
ModelB Roadster
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2018 46,518 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2018 46,518 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2017 46,448 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 46,008 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 45,414 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 45,135 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2014 45,108 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 12 Jun 2013 44,405 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2013 44,405 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 14 Jun 2012 44,402 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 22 Jul 2010 44,397 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 44,388 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 44,372 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 44,345 miles

How Reliable is the MG B Roadster?

Based on 3,612 MOT tests across 302 vehicles.

78.0%
Pass Rate
401
Miles/Year
63
Year Lifespan
302
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 81
brake binding 75
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 65
Stop lamp not working 64
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 57
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JEH 789K is a 1971 MG B Roadster in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 1971 MG B Roadster models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.9% with a typical mileage of 58,027 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a MG B Roadster fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 81 recorded failures. If you're considering buying JEH 789K, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG B Roadster typically stays on UK roads for around 63 years. At 55 years old, this MG B Roadster is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was JEH 789K registered?

JEH 789K is a 1971 MG B Roadster, first registered on 6 August 1971.

Is JEH 789K safe to buy?

The MOT history for JEH 789K shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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