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JTB 476K

1971 MG B

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2022
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

22,261 mi
Last recorded22,261 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2021
Typical for 1971 MG B35,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJTB 476K
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1971
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2021 22,261 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 21,914 miles

Front Inner Body has slight corrosion both front inner arches (6.1.B.2)

Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both inner seals slight corrionsion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 9 Apr 2016 21,731 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2015 20,212 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 20,134 miles

slight corrosion n/s/r/ outer sill

Fail 18 Mar 2014 20,120 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

slight corrosion n/s/r/ outer sill

Pass 14 May 2009 20,089 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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JTB 476K is a 1971 MG B in Black 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 JTB 476K, 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 JTB 476K registered?

JTB 476K is a 1971 MG B, first registered on 11 October 1971.

Is JTB 476K safe to buy?

The MOT history for JTB 476K 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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