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JOO 345V

1979 MG B

Yellow Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2020
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

23,826 mi
Last recorded23,826 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2019
Typical for 1979 MG B52,384 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJOO 345V
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1979
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2019 23,826 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 23,164 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Mar 2017 22,120 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 21,119 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 20,122 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 19,638 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 11 Sep 2012 18,727 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 17,087 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 14,853 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 9 Sep 2009 12,219 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 9,377 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2008 9,377 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 7 Sep 2007 6,506 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Sep 2006 3,110 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2006 103,106 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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JOO 345V is a 1979 MG B in Yellow with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 JOO 345V, 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 JOO 345V registered?

JOO 345V is a 1979 MG B, first registered on 1 August 1979.

Is JOO 345V safe to buy?

The MOT history for JOO 345V 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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