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JFD 209L

1971 MG B GT

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

70,901 mi
Last recorded70,901 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 1971 MG B GT39,353 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJFD 209L
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 70,901 miles
Pass 30 May 2023 69,052 miles

Slight play in nearside front king pin.

Pass 16 Jun 2022 68,172 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2022 68,139 miles

Prop shaft joint excessively worn rear universal joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2020 67,949 miles

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Fail 14 Aug 2020 67,931 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

front brakes slightly binding

Pass 15 Aug 2019 67,601 miles

Offside front outer sill/wing corroded.

Underseal applied not allowing full inspection of underbody/components.

Fail 13 Aug 2019 67,587 miles

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner wheel arch. (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside front outer sill/wing corroded.

Underseal applied not allowing full inspection of underbody/components.

Pass 25 Jul 2018 67,192 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2018 67,189 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jul 2017 66,136 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Jul 2016 65,372 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Jul 2016 65,372 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Jul 2015 64,376 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside chassis in centre corroded, not a prescribed area

nearside rear chassis corroded, not a prescribed area

Pass 7 Jul 2014 63,583 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

nearside front shock absorber has reduced damping effect

nearside jacking point corroded, not a prescribed area

Pass 24 Jul 2012 62,033 miles

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

both rear suspension 'check' straps in poor condition

center exhaust mount cracked

offside front and rear floor starting to rust

petrol tank sender unit wire broken

Pass 15 Jul 2011 61,695 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2011 61,695 miles

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Offside Rear Brake pedal does not operate a brake fitted to each wheel (3.3.A.3)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2008 61,679 miles

n/s rear check strap worn, slave cylinder flexi hose leaking

Pass 9 Feb 2007 61,637 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2007 61,632 miles

Brake linkage has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 9 Jan 2006 60,132 miles

How Reliable is the MG B GT?

Based on 132,623 MOT tests across 14,879 vehicles.

74.5%
Pass Rate
458
Miles/Year
60
Year Lifespan
14,879
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 4,350
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 4,119
brake binding 3,855
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 3,693
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 3,413
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JFD 209L is a 1971 MG B GT in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

Across all 1971 MG B GT models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.3% with a typical mileage of 39,353 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 GT fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 4,350 recorded failures. If you're considering buying JFD 209L, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG B GT typically stays on UK roads for around 60 years. At 55 years old, this MG B GT is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was JFD 209L registered?

JFD 209L is a 1971 MG B GT, first registered on 1 July 1971.

Is JFD 209L safe to buy?

The MOT history for JFD 209L shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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