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JFV 844W

1981 MG B

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2024
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

74,952 mi
Last recorded74,952 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2023
Typical for 1981 MG B52,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJFV 844W
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1981
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2023 74,952 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front joint bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2022 74,644 miles

Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play Upper & lower has minor uplift. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front tie bar bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2021 74,239 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2020 74,155 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Slight uplift nsf trunion bearing. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2019 73,962 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2018 73,281 miles

Nearside Front Axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam king pin has slight uplift. (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2017 72,621 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 72,162 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2015 72,040 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 71,992 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 71,906 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2012 71,806 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2011 71,627 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2010 71,516 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2010 71,516 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Aug 2009 71,182 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 70,970 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2008 70,970 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2007 70,812 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2007 70,798 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 18 Jul 2006 70,485 miles

slight lift in trunion joint nsf

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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JFV 844W is a 1981 MG B in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1981 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.2% with a typical mileage of 52,343 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 JFV 844W, 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 45 years old, this MG B is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of JFV 844W?

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What year was JFV 844W registered?

JFV 844W is a 1981 MG B, first registered on 1 May 1981.

Is JFV 844W safe to buy?

The MOT history for JFV 844W shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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