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JPU 392V

1979 MG B

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2022
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

49,451 mi
Last recorded49,451 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2021
Typical for 1979 MG B52,384 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJPU 392V
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1979
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2021 49,451 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2020 49,431 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2020 49,431 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Jul 2017 49,394 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush trunon (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 13 Jul 2016 49,000 miles

Oil leak ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 13 Jul 2016 49,000 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) not working Main beem (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Jul 2015 48,756 miles

Oil leak

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Jul 2014 47,909 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Feb 2013 46,754 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2011 46,704 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2010 46,697 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

engine running uneven

offside rear brake reading low?

rear number plate deteriating

Pass 9 Jul 2009 45,704 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2009 45,704 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Apr 2008 43,613 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 39,271 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2007 39,259 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 10 Mar 2006 36,155 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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JPU 392V is a 1979 MG B in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 JPU 392V, 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.

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What year was JPU 392V registered?

JPU 392V is a 1979 MG B, first registered on 1 August 1979.

Is JPU 392V safe to buy?

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