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JLW 681V

1979 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2020
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

11,077 mi
Last recorded11,077 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2019
Typical for 1979 MG B52,384 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJLW 681V
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2019 11,077 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear gear box mounting rubbers soft

reverse light not working

slight play in nearside trunion bushes

some slight oil leaks

wiper blades smear slightly

Fail 6 Dec 2019 11,077 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear gear box mounting rubbers soft

reverse light not working

slight play in nearside trunion bushes

some slight oil leaks

wiper blades smear slightly

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Feb 2019 11,035 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

stone chips in windscreen, within limits

Pass 13 Feb 2017 10,936 miles

Nearside rear foot brake reading slightly low

Pass 23 Oct 2015 10,698 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play rack (2.2.B.1f)

Rear brakes imbalanced check recommended

Rear fog lamp not working

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Oct 2014 10,544 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2013 10,153 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 9,651 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2012 9,651 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Sep 2011 9,226 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Jul 2010 8,394 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 22 Jul 2010 8,394 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Sep 2009 7,862 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2009 7,833 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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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JLW 681V is a 1979 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 JLW 681V, 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 JLW 681V registered?

JLW 681V is a 1979 MG B, first registered on 1 October 1979.

Is JLW 681V safe to buy?

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