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JME 452W

1980 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

98,974 mi
Last recorded98,974 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 1980 MG B50,608 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJME 452W
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1980
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 98,974 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2023 98,926 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2023 98,907 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jan 2020 98,795 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2020 98,792 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jan 2019 98,755 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2019 98,748 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak rear box holed (8.2.1.1 (b))

Pass 1 Feb 2018 98,719 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2017 98,615 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2016 98,571 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2016 98,559 miles

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 18 Dec 2014 98,531 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 98,462 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 98,418 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 97,950 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Pass 27 Jul 2010 97,496 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 96,354 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Aug 2008 94,611 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2008 94,611 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Pass 20 Aug 2007 93,220 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2006 91,972 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2006 91,971 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Fail 31 Jul 2006 91,968 miles

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

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

Nearside Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

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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JME 452W is a 1980 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 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 JME 452W, 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

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What year was JME 452W registered?

JME 452W is a 1980 MG B, first registered on 1 August 1980.

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