MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
73,004 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Play/lift in offside front king pin
Steering rack damp
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Play/lift in offside front king pin
Steering rack damp
Nearside front and rear tyres perishing & splitting
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
n/s/f & o/s/f tyres cracked around side wall
n/s/f shock absorber is very weak
nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)
N/S/F & N/S/R Tyres are cracked around the side wall
N/S/F Shock absorber is very weak
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
O/S/F lower arm spring pan retainer, one bolt not fully tight-end up.
O/S/R tyre is perished.
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Oil leak
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
O/S/F lower arm spring pan retainer, one bolt not fully tight-end up.
O/S/R tyre is perished.
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Oil leak
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
How Reliable is the MG B?
Based on 191,608 MOT tests across 19,443 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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JMU 480W is a 1980 MG B in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 JMU 480W, 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 JMU 480W registered?
JMU 480W is a 1980 MG B, first registered on 12 September 1980.
Is JMU 480W safe to buy?
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