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JOJ 615W

1981 MG Mgb

Silver Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2021
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

69,677 mi
Last recorded69,677 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2019
Typical for 1981 MG Mgb46,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJOJ 615W
MakeMG
ModelMgb
Year1981
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2019 69,677 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Outer Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

adv general surface corrosion to exposed metal components

Pass 26 Jul 2018 69,616 miles

General surface corrosion to under-body and chassis components

Pass 27 Jul 2017 69,553 miles

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

slight rust around off side jacking point

Pass 19 Jul 2016 69,496 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 24 Jul 2015 69,413 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 31 Jul 2014 69,366 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

advise condition of o/s jacking point.

Pass 30 Jul 2013 69,268 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

advise condition of o/s jacking point.

Fail 6 Jul 2012 69,093 miles

Offside jacking point corroded and fractured

Rear Fuel pipe union leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 6 Jul 2012 69,093 miles

Offside jacking point corroded and fractured

Pass 27 Jul 2011 68,935 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 28 Jul 2010 68,711 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 68,399 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 67,993 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2005 67,280 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2005 67,277 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

advise front suspension has adequit clearance but bump stop rebound rubbers missing due to deteriation

How Reliable is the MG Mgb?

Based on 26,893 MOT tests across 2,439 vehicles.

77.2%
Pass Rate
382
Miles/Year
63
Year Lifespan
2,439
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 736
Stop lamp not working 551
brake binding 549
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 531
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 460
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JOJ 615W is a 1981 MG Mgb in Silver with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

Across all 1981 MG Mgb models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.6% with a typical mileage of 46,000 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a MG Mgb fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 736 recorded failures. If you're considering buying JOJ 615W, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Mgb typically stays on UK roads for around 63 years. At 45 years old, this MG Mgb is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was JOJ 615W registered?

JOJ 615W is a 1981 MG Mgb, first registered on 16 March 1981.

Is JOJ 615W safe to buy?

The MOT history for JOJ 615W shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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