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JHW 435L

1971 MG B

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2013
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

59,680 mi
Last recorded59,680 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2012
Typical for 1971 MG B35,468 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJHW 435L
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1971
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2012 59,680 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 59,572 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2010 58,951 miles

Battery insecure

n/s/f floor condition

under body condition

Fail 3 Nov 2010 58,951 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

n/s/f floor condition

under body condition

Battery insecure

Pass 2 Nov 2009 58,878 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2007 58,788 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2006 58,718 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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JHW 435L is a 1971 MG B in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 JHW 435L, 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 JHW 435L registered?

JHW 435L is a 1971 MG B, first registered on 1 July 1971.

Is JHW 435L safe to buy?

The MOT history for JHW 435L shows 7 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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