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JWB 482J

1971 MG B GT

Maroon Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2021
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

15,934 mi
Last recorded15,934 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2020
Typical for 1971 MG B GT39,353 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJWB 482J
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1971
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2020 15,934 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2019 15,912 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2018 15,750 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 15,680 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2016 15,580 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2015 15,359 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2014 15,161 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2013 15,026 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 14,890 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 14,691 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2011 14,684 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2010 14,641 miles
Fail 26 May 2010 14,639 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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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JWB 482J is a 1971 MG B GT in Maroon with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 JWB 482J, 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.

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What year was JWB 482J registered?

JWB 482J is a 1971 MG B GT, first registered on 1 April 1971.

Is JWB 482J safe to buy?

The MOT history for JWB 482J shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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