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JLJ 877V

1980 MG B

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2021
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

62,782 mi
Last recorded62,782 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2020
Typical for 1980 MG B50,608 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJLJ 877V
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1980
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2020 62,782 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2019 62,466 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2018 62,367 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2017 62,112 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 61,322 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 60,697 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 60,289 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 59,942 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 58,819 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 58,100 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 57,430 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 56,450 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 55,726 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 53,371 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2007 53,282 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake clevis joint locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Oct 2006 49,867 miles

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

slight play in offside steering rack inner joint

Fail 2 Oct 2006 49,858 miles

Offside Rear Brake clevis joint locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

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

slight play in offside steering rack inner joint

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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JLJ 877V is a 1980 MG B in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 JLJ 877V, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of JLJ 877V?

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What year was JLJ 877V registered?

JLJ 877V is a 1980 MG B, first registered on 9 July 1980.

Is JLJ 877V safe to buy?

The MOT history for JLJ 877V shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does JLJ 877V have outstanding finance?

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