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JWR 10J

1971 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2023
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

5,717 mi
Last recorded5,717 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2022
Typical for 1971 MG B35,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJWR 10J
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2022 5,717 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2022 5,717 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jul 2021 5,552 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2020 5,289 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2019 4,820 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 4,122 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 3,415 miles

clutch slave cylinder leaking...

Fail 24 May 2017 3,415 miles

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

clutch slave cylinder leaking...

Pass 31 Mar 2016 2,711 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 2,419 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 2 Apr 2014 1,457 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 98,045 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 95,574 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2012

Offside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2011 54,379 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 92,437 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 90,334 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2009 90,331 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 15 Mar 2007 89,426 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 63,557 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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JWR 10J is a 1971 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 JWR 10J, 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 JWR 10J registered?

JWR 10J is a 1971 MG B, first registered on 1 May 1971.

Is JWR 10J safe to buy?

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