MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
99,486 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion Sill (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Body has slight corrosion floor (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Wiper arms weak
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
emission HC only passes at higher rmp
front brakes worn and should be checked with wheels off
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
front brakes worn and should be checked with wheels off
How Reliable is the MG B?
Based on 191,608 MOT tests across 19,443 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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JRB 838V is a 1980 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
Across all 1980 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.0% with a typical mileage of 50,608 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 JRB 838V, 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 JRB 838V registered?
JRB 838V is a 1980 MG B, first registered on 23 May 1980.
Is JRB 838V safe to buy?
The MOT history for JRB 838V shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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