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JMH 390W

1980 MG B

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Dec 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

11,303 mi
Last recorded11,303 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2019
Typical for 1980 MG B50,608 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJMH 390W
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1980
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2019 11,303 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jun 2019 11,302 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2018 11,048 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2018 11,048 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2017 10,850 miles

Offside Front trunion has slight lift in it

slight staining of fuel around fuel tank sender unit

Fail 22 Jun 2017 10,849 miles

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill holed (5.2.6)

Offside Front trunion has slight lift in it

slight staining of fuel around fuel tank sender unit

Pass 21 Jun 2016 10,825 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2016 10,825 miles

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

Fail 22 Jun 2015 10,608 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front and rear nearside tyres sidewalls perished

Pass 22 Jun 2015 10,608 miles

front and rear nearside tyres sidewalls perished

Pass 18 Jun 2014 10,532 miles

both front tyres are worn

Pass 28 May 2013 10,275 miles

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

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

Oil leak

fuel tank corroded

o/s/r sill corroded

Pass 22 May 2012 10,119 miles

Oil leak

Pass 3 Jun 2011 9,983 miles

Oil leak

bootlid is damaged

both sides front steering "legs" have play

offside centre jacking point is poor

offside front floor is poor and holed slightly

rear leaf springs are worn / corroded

Fail 3 Jun 2011 9,983 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

bootlid is damaged

both sides front steering "legs" have play

offside centre jacking point is poor

offside front floor is poor and holed slightly

rear leaf springs are worn / corroded

Fail 6 May 2011 9,980 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Oil leak

fuel tank corroded

Pass 29 Apr 2010 9,748 miles

handbrake sticking,offside centre jacking point is poor

Pass 22 May 2009 9,443 miles

front valance is damaged

fuel tank is corroded

Pass 15 May 2008 9,017 miles

fuel tank corroded

nearside front shock weeping

Pass 11 May 2007 8,645 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 7,975 miles

indicator flash rate poor

wipers poor

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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JMH 390W is a 1980 MG B in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 JMH 390W, 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.

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What year was JMH 390W registered?

JMH 390W is a 1980 MG B, first registered on 26 August 1980.

Is JMH 390W safe to buy?

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