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JOI 8642

1979 MG B

Yellow Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

99,375 mi
Last recorded99,375 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2017
Typical for 1979 MG B52,384 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJOI 8642
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1979
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2017 99,375 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 99,083 miles

Play in N/s of steering rack

Pass 16 Jun 2015 98,854 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak

Pass 3 Jul 2014 98,518 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 97,879 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 97,543 miles
Fail 13 May 2011 97,218 miles

Offside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 13 May 2011 97,218 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 97,109 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

Fail 12 Apr 2010 97,109 miles

Offside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2009 96,796 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 96,688 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 96,184 miles

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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JOI 8642 is a 1979 MG B in Yellow with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 JOI 8642, 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 JOI 8642 registered?

JOI 8642 is a 1979 MG B, first registered on 19 December 1979.

Is JOI 8642 safe to buy?

The MOT history for JOI 8642 shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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