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JHC 12J

1971 MG B

Orange Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

21,087 mi
Last recorded21,087 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2025
Typical for 1971 MG B35,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJHC 12J
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1971
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2025 21,087 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

underside covered in underseal

Fail 22 May 2025 21,086 miles

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

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

underside covered in underseal

Pass 30 Sep 2016 20,127 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

general corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 3 Oct 2014 19,690 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

corrosion to vehicle on underside of vehicle

nearside front tyre perished

Pass 26 Sep 2013 19,548 miles

corrosion to vehicle on underside of vehicle

nearside front/nearside rear tyres are perished

various exhaust mountings are deteriorating

Pass 1 Aug 2012 19,326 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 18,930 miles

corrosion forming on inner sill panels and floor pan

Pass 13 Jul 2010 18,606 miles

uder side of vehicle been undersilled

Pass 16 Jul 2009 18,282 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 17,942 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 17,504 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 17,168 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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JHC 12J is a 1971 MG B in Orange with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 JHC 12J, 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 JHC 12J registered?

JHC 12J is a 1971 MG B, first registered on 1 January 1971.

Is JHC 12J safe to buy?

The MOT history for JHC 12J shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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