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JWW 77J

1971 MG B

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2017
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

1,769 mi
Last recorded1,769 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2016
Typical for 1971 MG B35,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJWW 77J
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2016 1,769 miles

Lower car corroded

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Rear oil leak wleels

Fail 20 Jun 2016 1,768 miles

Offside Rear wheel cylinder has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Lower car corroded

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Rear oil leak wleels

Pass 24 Oct 2014 1,621 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 1,594 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 11 Aug 2011 1,591 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 15 Feb 2010 1,577 miles

Offside Front Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Pass 15 Feb 2010 1,577 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 1,308 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 27 Mar 2009 1,305 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front brake caliper locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Offside Front brake caliper locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Mar 2008 492 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2008 491 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2006 475 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2006 475 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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JWW 77J is a 1971 MG B in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 JWW 77J, 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 JWW 77J registered?

JWW 77J is a 1971 MG B, first registered on 1 May 1971.

Is JWW 77J safe to buy?

The MOT history for JWW 77J shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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