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JHM 746K

1971 MG B

Red Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

32,853 mi
Last recorded32,853 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2025
Typical for 1971 MG B35,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJHM 746K
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2025 32,853 miles

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

Front Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 13 Jun 2024 32,744 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2023 32,713 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2022 32,518 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2021 32,199 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 9 Jun 2021 32,199 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 18 Jun 2020 32,046 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 22 May 2019 31,929 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 5 Jun 2018 31,367 miles

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 31 May 2017 30,869 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2016 30,338 miles

Nearside Front upper suspension trunnion has slight play

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 1 Jun 2016 30,335 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front upper suspension trunnion has slight play

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 May 2015 29,645 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

offside front upper and lower trunnions slight lift

Pass 4 Jun 2014 28,445 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 28,231 miles

Advanced corrosion on o/s front floor/chassis rail

Pass 1 Aug 2012 28,026 miles

Advanced corrosion on o/s front floor rail

Advanced wear on o/s rack end bush

Fail 27 Jul 2012 28,014 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Advanced corrosion on o/s front floor rail

Advanced wear on o/s rack end bush

Pass 4 Jul 2011 26,589 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 23,967 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2009 20,350 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2008 20,323 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 20,222 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 19,969 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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JHM 746K is a 1971 MG B in Red with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 JHM 746K, 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.

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What year was JHM 746K registered?

JHM 746K is a 1971 MG B, first registered on 6 August 1971.

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