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AJM 291A

1982 MG B

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

50,265 mi
Last recorded50,265 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2025
Typical for 1982 MG B48,852 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJM 291A
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1982
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2025 50,265 miles

Nearside Front King pin has slight lift

Offside Front King pin has some lift

Fail 6 Jun 2025 50,265 miles

Front Prop shaft securing bolt loose ALL 4 ON FRONT FLANGE (6.1.7 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Prop shaft securing bolt loose ALL 4 ON REAR FLANGE (6.1.7 (a) (i))

Nearside Front King pin has slight lift

Offside Front King pin has some lift

Pass 12 Apr 2024 50,236 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2022 50,218 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2021 50,123 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2020 50,083 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2019 50,042 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2019 50,042 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Oct 2018 49,942 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear axle slight oil leak

Fail 30 Oct 2018 49,942 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Fuel pipe union leaking on fuel pump (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear axle slight oil leak

Pass 9 Nov 2017 49,811 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 2 Nov 2016 49,804 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2015 49,318 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2015 49,318 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Sep 2014 48,677 miles

Offside Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

various rusty areas

Fail 18 Sep 2014 48,677 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

various rusty areas

Pass 13 Sep 2013 48,348 miles

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

various rusty areas

Fail 11 Sep 2013 48,348 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

various rusty areas

Pass 20 Sep 2012 46,975 miles

Offside Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

various areas rusty

Pass 16 Aug 2011 46,967 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

areas of vechicle are rusty

Fail 16 Aug 2011 46,967 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Oil leak

areas of vechicle are rusty

Pass 20 Aug 2010 46,833 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2010 46,833 miles

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

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Rear front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 13 Aug 2009 46,591 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2008 46,505 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Aug 2008 46,505 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 15 Aug 2007 46,231 miles

front suspension bushes perish n/s/r rear axle oil leak varios areas are rusty

Pass 10 Aug 2006 46,214 miles

Oil leak

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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AJM 291A is a 1982 MG B in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

Across all 1982 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.1% with a typical mileage of 48,852 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 AJM 291A, 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 44 years old, this MG B is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AJM 291A registered?

AJM 291A is a 1982 MG B, first registered on 14 April 1982.

Is AJM 291A safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJM 291A shows 28 tests with a 67.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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