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JWY 190J

1971 MG B

Black Petrol 1822cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

94,618 mi
Last recorded94,618 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2025
Typical for 1971 MG B35,468 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJWY 190J
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1971
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,822cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2025 94,618 miles
Pass 31 May 2024 94,579 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2023 94,426 miles
Pass 25 May 2022 94,425 miles
Pass 26 May 2021 94,084 miles
Fail 26 May 2021 94,084 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 26 May 2020 93,214 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 32,291 miles
Fail 28 May 2019 32,291 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 May 2018 91,222 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 25 May 2018 91,222 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 6 Jun 2017 89,659 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 13 Sep 2016 88,968 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Pass 9 Sep 2015 87,572 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 85,014 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 9 Sep 2014 85,014 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 17 Oct 2013 84,833 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 84,710 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 23 Oct 2012 84,710 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Oct 2011 84,664 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 10 Nov 2010 84,585 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 3 Nov 2009 84,183 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 84,011 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 83,651 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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JWY 190J is a 1971 MG B in Black with a 1,822cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 JWY 190J, 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 JWY 190J registered?

JWY 190J is a 1971 MG B, first registered on 8 July 1971.

Is JWY 190J safe to buy?

The MOT history for JWY 190J shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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