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JLH 154K

1971 MG B

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

49,468 mi
Last recorded49,468 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2018
Typical for 1971 MG B35,468 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJLH 154K
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1971
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2018 49,468 miles

Age cracks to o/s/f tyre

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Fail 2 Jul 2018 49,455 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pivot has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Age cracks to o/s/f tyre

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Fail 6 Oct 2017 49,449 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement exsively binding (3.5.1k)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer broken away from rest of system (7.1.2)

Offside Front tyre cracking in between tread patterns

movement in both front suspention wish bones/hubs/wheel bearings

movement in both rear hubs

oil leak

unable to inspect n/s/r tyre fully due to n/s/r brake binding

Pass 2 Sep 2016 49,305 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 48,997 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 48,979 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 48,943 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 48,892 miles

Both rear tyres have perishing cracks in inner walls

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 23 Jul 2011 48,795 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Jul 2010 48,671 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 48,507 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 48,324 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 48,138 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 47,968 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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JLH 154K is a 1971 MG B in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 JLH 154K, 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 154K registered?

JLH 154K is a 1971 MG B, first registered on 2 September 1971.

Is JLH 154K safe to buy?

The MOT history for JLH 154K shows 14 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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