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JLH 152K

1971 MG B

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

46,545 mi
Last recorded46,545 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 1971 MG B35,468 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJLH 152K
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1971
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 46,545 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2024 46,499 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2023 46,443 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2023 46,441 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Sep 2022 46,310 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2021 46,258 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2020 46,211 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2019 46,031 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 45,860 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 45,663 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 45,484 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2015 45,379 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2014 45,132 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2013 44,941 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 44,698 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2011 44,487 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 44,384 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2007 44,354 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2006 44,353 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)

Service brake is causing the steering wheel to severely pull one way (3.7.C.2)

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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JLH 152K is a 1971 MG B in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 JLH 152K, 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 JLH 152K registered?

JLH 152K is a 1971 MG B, first registered on 1 October 1971.

Is JLH 152K safe to buy?

The MOT history for JLH 152K shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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