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JBK 8X

1982 MG B

Yellow Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2016
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

20,106 mi
Last recorded20,106 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2015
Typical for 1982 MG B48,852 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJBK 8X
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1982
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2015 20,106 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 19,647 miles

slight play n/s and o/s king pins

Fail 18 Jun 2012 18,223 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Lower Front suspension has slight movement at wishbone bearing (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Jun 2012 18,223 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Lower Front suspension has slight movement at wishbone bearing (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 15 Jun 2011 17,719 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 13 Jun 2011 17,719 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Jun 2010 17,054 miles

Centre Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

clutch pipe slighly corroded before hose

nearside front tyre wearing on inside

nearside front wheel bearing slightly rough/noisy

offside door mirror glass cracked

offside rear tyre wearing on inside

Fail 27 May 2010 17,054 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

drivers rear tyre is worn on inner edge

passenger front tyre is worn on inner edge

passenger rear wheel is worn on splines

Pass 3 Apr 2009 16,398 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2009 16,374 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

Pass 31 Oct 2007 16,362 miles

Both front tyres worn on edges of tread

Gearbox oily

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 31 Oct 2007 16,362 miles

Both front tyres worn on edges of tread

Gearbox oily

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Fail 10 Nov 2006 11,794 miles

Both outer sill's corroded

Engine & gearbox oily

Handbrake close to stop

Nearside Lower Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Nov 2006 11,794 miles

Both outer sill's corroded

Engine & gearbox oily

Handbrake close to stop

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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JBK 8X is a 1982 MG B in Yellow with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 JBK 8X, 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.

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What year was JBK 8X registered?

JBK 8X is a 1982 MG B, first registered on 8 June 1982.

Is JBK 8X safe to buy?

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