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JKH 263L

1971 MG B

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

37,668 mi
Last recorded37,668 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2016
Typical for 1971 MG B35,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJKH 263L
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2016 37,668 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 37,341 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 36,937 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2014 36,936 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Mar 2013 36,137 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 35,568 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 34,541 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 19 Mar 2010 33,803 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2010 33,803 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2009 32,866 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 32,252 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2008 32,251 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

Pass 16 Mar 2007 31,713 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2007 31,712 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Mar 2006 31,249 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2006 31,249 miles

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

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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JKH 263L is a 1971 MG B in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 JKH 263L, 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 JKH 263L registered?

JKH 263L is a 1971 MG B, first registered on 1 January 1971.

Is JKH 263L safe to buy?

The MOT history for JKH 263L shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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