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JXS 867J

1971 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

77,898 mi
Last recorded77,898 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2017
Typical for 1971 MG B35,468 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJXS 867J
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2017 77,898 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 77,512 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2015 77,204 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2015 77,192 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2014 76,013 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 73,509 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 72,642 miles

Advise: offside front king pin has slight play

Pass 8 Mar 2011 71,475 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2009 68,977 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 67,233 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2008 67,223 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 6 Aug 2007 65,348 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 64,537 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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JXS 867J is a 1971 MG B in Red 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 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 JXS 867J, 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

How do I check the history of JXS 867J?

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What year was JXS 867J registered?

JXS 867J is a 1971 MG B, first registered on 7 July 1971.

Is JXS 867J safe to buy?

The MOT history for JXS 867J 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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