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JHM 99W

1981 MG Mgb

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2022
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

9,766 mi
Last recorded9,766 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2021
Typical for 1981 MG Mgb46,000 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJHM 99W
MakeMG
ModelMgb
Year1981
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2021 9,766 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2020 9,765 miles

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

Fail 27 Jan 2020 9,765 miles

All direction indicators not working all (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 10 Jun 2019 8,856 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2017 8,444 miles

underside of vehicle painted with thick underseal

Fail 2 Oct 2017 8,444 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

underside of vehicle painted with thick underseal

Pass 1 Sep 2016 8,097 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2016 8,097 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 23 Jul 2016 8,027 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front tyre perished slightly.

Pass 29 Jul 2015 7,388 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2015 7,388 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Sep 2014 5,979 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

all steering parts and suspension parts front and rear coverd in underseal

Fail 18 Sep 2014 5,978 miles

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

all steering parts and suspension parts front and rear coverd in underseal

Pass 1 Oct 2013 5,930 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 30 Sep 2013 5,927 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 8 Oct 2009 4,188 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 3,036 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2008 3,036 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 11 Oct 2007 2,210 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2007 2,198 miles

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 17 Oct 2006 1,271 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2006 1,271 miles

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 10 Oct 2005 219 miles

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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JHM 99W is a 1981 MG Mgb in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 JHM 99W, 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 JHM 99W registered?

JHM 99W is a 1981 MG Mgb, first registered on 11 February 1981.

Is JHM 99W safe to buy?

The MOT history for JHM 99W shows 23 tests with a 56.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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