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JMW 229F

1980 MG B

Green Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

72,742 mi
Last recorded72,742 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2020
Typical for 1980 MG B50,608 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJMW 229F
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1980
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2020 72,742 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2020 72,726 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Jan 2019 71,616 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2019 71,606 miles

Fuel pipe damaged (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Fuel pipe leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Feb 2018 70,423 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2017 69,209 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 68,066 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 66,913 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 65,728 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 64,471 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 62,509 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 61,160 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 60,160 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2010 60,158 miles

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Pass 19 Mar 2009 58,309 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2009

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Battery insecure

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

slight play in nearside and offside rear wheel splines

Pass 7 Dec 2007 57,896 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2007 57,896 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

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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JMW 229F is a 1980 MG B in Green with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 JMW 229F, 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 JMW 229F registered?

JMW 229F is a 1980 MG B, first registered on 1 September 1980.

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