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JGW 892V

1980 MG B

Yellow Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2022
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

94,575 mi
Last recorded94,575 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2021
Typical for 1980 MG B50,608 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJGW 892V
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1980
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2021 94,575 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2020 93,782 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 92,867 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 92,432 miles
Fail 2 May 2018 92,431 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Pass 7 Feb 2018 92,392 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2018 92,392 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute all four (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Jun 2017 91,224 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 29 Jun 2016 88,717 miles

slight kingpin lift

Fail 28 Jun 2016 88,717 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b)

slight kingpin lift

Pass 3 Jun 2015 88,317 miles

battery retainer

brake pipes rusted

front no plate condition

kingpins slight lift

Fail 6 Jul 2006 88,307 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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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JGW 892V is a 1980 MG B in Yellow with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1980 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.0% with a typical mileage of 50,608 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 JGW 892V, 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 46 years old, this MG B is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was JGW 892V registered?

JGW 892V is a 1980 MG B, first registered on 1 May 1980.

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