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JUY 402K

1971 MG B

Yellow Petrol 1950cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

27,817 mi
Last recorded27,817 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2025
Typical for 1971 MG B35,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJUY 402K
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1971
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,950cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2025 27,817 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2017 23,550 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 22,789 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 21,806 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 20,774 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 19,454 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 18,141 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2012 18,133 miles

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2011 17,671 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2011 17,665 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Sep 2010 16,814 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 16,544 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 16,442 miles

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2007 16,178 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 29 Sep 2006 15,722 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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JUY 402K is a 1971 MG B in Yellow with a 1,950cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 JUY 402K, 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 JUY 402K registered?

JUY 402K is a 1971 MG B, first registered on 1 October 1971.

Is JUY 402K safe to buy?

The MOT history for JUY 402K shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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