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JJF 741L

1991 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

63,872 mi
Last recorded63,872 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2019
Typical for 1991 MG B27,988 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJJF 741L
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2019 63,872 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 63,269 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 27 Mar 2017 62,840 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak ()

Fail 27 Mar 2017 62,840 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 10 Mar 2016 62,405 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 61,794 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 60,383 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 59,439 miles

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

Fail 15 Feb 2013 59,439 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

oil leak at engine

Pass 3 May 2011 59,090 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

both front tyres perished slightly

Fail 3 May 2011 59,090 miles

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

both front tyres perished slightly

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Mar 2010 40,117 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2009 39,701 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2009 39,701 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Aug 2007 39,568 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2007 39,568 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Jul 2006 39,407 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2005 38,493 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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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JJF 741L is a 1991 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 1991 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.1% with a typical mileage of 27,988 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 JJF 741L, 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 35 years old, this MG B is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was JJF 741L registered?

JJF 741L is a 1991 MG B, first registered on 1 August 1991.

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