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JWR 189J

1971 MG B GT

Cream Petrol 1860cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

6,707 mi
Last recorded6,707 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 1971 MG B GT39,353 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJWR 189J
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1971
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,860cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 6,707 miles

Nearside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) insecure (4.3.1 (c) (i))

Offside Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

hazard warning light only work on the offside

Pass 30 Jun 2025 6,586 miles

Nearside Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) insecure (4.3.1 (c) (i))

Offside Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive From engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jun 2025 6,565 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) insecure (4.3.1 (c) (i))

Offside Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive From engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2020 6,026 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2020 5,967 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

hazard warning lamp inoperitive on the n/s

Pass 16 May 2017 5,255 miles

Offside Front Seat mountings loose

Fail 16 May 2017 5,255 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

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

Offside Front Seat mountings loose

Pass 23 May 2016 4,874 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2014 4,770 miles

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

front brakes binding slightly

rear brakes 29% imbalanced and may require service or repair

Pass 9 Dec 2013 4,623 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2012 3,675 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2011 3,337 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2010 3,153 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 2,650 miles

o/s/r shock damp

slight binding to n/s/r brake

Pass 14 Nov 2008 2,509 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2007 2,024 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2006 1,961 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2005 1,403 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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JWR 189J is a 1971 MG B GT in Cream with a 1,860cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 JWR 189J, 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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JWR 189J is a 1971 MG B GT, first registered on 1 April 1971.

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