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JLN 413V

1979 MG B

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

12,974 mi
Last recorded12,974 miles
Recorded on3 May 2019
Typical for 1979 MG B52,384 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJLN 413V
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1979
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 May 2019 12,974 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 30 Apr 2019 12,972 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper inner arch to bulkhead corroded

Offside Front Inner wheel arch to chassis corroded

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced between leaf spring (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 13 Apr 2018 12,923 miles

Nearside Front Inner wheel arch corroding

Offside Front Inner wheel arch corroding

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis minor corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 13 Apr 2017 12,911 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

adv rear exhust noisey

Pass 5 Apr 2016 12,776 miles

adv exhust noisey

inner rack joints os nsf

Pass 30 Mar 2012 12,590 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2012 12,589 miles

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

Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2011 11,836 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 11,774 miles
Pass 30 May 2009 11,421 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 10,617 miles
Fail 30 May 2008 10,617 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 2 Apr 2007 9,563 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2007 9,563 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Nov 2005 94,438 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2005 9,437 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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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JLN 413V is a 1979 MG B in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 1979 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.5% with a typical mileage of 52,384 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 JLN 413V, 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 47 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 JLN 413V registered?

JLN 413V is a 1979 MG B, first registered on 6 August 1979.

Is JLN 413V safe to buy?

The MOT history for JLN 413V shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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