1971 MG B 1.8L Petrol · JAL 821K
1971 MG B (1.8L, petrol). First registered 12/10/1971. Recorded mileage 47,122 miles. MOT valid until 30/07/2027.
- Make & Model
- MG B
- Year / Origin
- 1971
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30/07/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 47,122 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1971
- Engine
- 1789cc
JAL 821K Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/07/2026
- 47,122 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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JAL 821K Mileage History
- 05/07/202346,526 mi
- 27/06/202446,686 mi+160 mi
- 25/07/202546,805 mi+119 mi
- 01/08/202546,806 mi+1 mi
- 28/07/202647,122 mi+316 mi
Average of roughly 195 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
JAL 821K MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1971 Mg B (JAL 821K) between July 2023 and July 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 28 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (8 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Position lamp not working both rear (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Position lamp not working Both front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))”.
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