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JHD 624W

1981 MG Mgb

Yellow Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

43,683 mi
Last recorded43,683 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 1981 MG Mgb46,000 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJHD 624W
MakeMG
ModelMgb
Year1981
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 43,683 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

slight play on propshaft rear uj

Pass 14 Dec 2012 39,513 miles

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

SLIGHT LEAK ON CENTRE EXHAUST SECTION

Fail 14 Dec 2012 39,505 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

SLIGHT LEAK ON CENTRE EXHAUST SECTION

Pass 6 Dec 2011 34,306 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)

Pass 23 Nov 2010 26,924 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2009 20,761 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2008 13,522 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2007 3,839 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

offside & nearside front & rear tyres sidewalls perished

water pump leaking

Pass 22 Oct 2007 3,839 miles

Oil leak

offside & nearside front & rear tyres sidewalls perished

water pump leaking

Pass 16 Oct 2006 2,240 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2006 2,216 miles

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

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

How Reliable is the MG Mgb?

Based on 26,893 MOT tests across 2,439 vehicles.

77.2%
Pass Rate
382
Miles/Year
63
Year Lifespan
2,439
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 736
Stop lamp not working 551
brake binding 549
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 531
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 460
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JHD 624W is a 1981 MG Mgb in Yellow with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1981 MG Mgb models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.6% with a typical mileage of 46,000 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 Mgb fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 736 recorded failures. If you're considering buying JHD 624W, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Mgb typically stays on UK roads for around 63 years. At 45 years old, this MG Mgb is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was JHD 624W registered?

JHD 624W is a 1981 MG Mgb, first registered on 16 March 1981.

Is JHD 624W safe to buy?

The MOT history for JHD 624W shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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