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JRC 235K

1971 MG B GT

Blue Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

2,223 mi
Last recorded2,223 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 1971 MG B GT39,353 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJRC 235K
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 2,223 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2025 1,656 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 May 2024 63,253 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2023 60,528 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2022 59,249 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2022 59,249 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 Mar 2021 58,826 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2020 58,695 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 58,240 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 57,740 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 56,593 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Mar 2016 55,273 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 53,724 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 53,131 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 18 Mar 2014 53,120 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 26 Mar 2013 49,280 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2013 49,271 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Mar 2012 47,101 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 46,984 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 45,855 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2007 45,855 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Nov 2006 45,155 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2005 44,309 miles

How Reliable is the MG B GT?

Based on 132,623 MOT tests across 14,879 vehicles.

74.5%
Pass Rate
458
Miles/Year
60
Year Lifespan
14,879
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 4,350
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 4,119
brake binding 3,855
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 3,693
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 3,413
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JRC 235K is a 1971 MG B GT in Blue with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

Across all 1971 MG B GT models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.3% with a typical mileage of 39,353 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a MG B GT fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 4,350 recorded failures. If you're considering buying JRC 235K, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG B GT typically stays on UK roads for around 60 years. At 55 years old, this MG B GT is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was JRC 235K registered?

JRC 235K is a 1971 MG B GT, first registered on 25 October 1971.

Is JRC 235K safe to buy?

The MOT history for JRC 235K shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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