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JRB 838V

1980 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

99,486 mi
Last recorded99,486 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2018
Typical for 1980 MG B50,608 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJRB 838V
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1980
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2018 99,486 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion Sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2017 99,375 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion floor (6.1.B.2)

Pass 8 Apr 2016 99,244 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 99,117 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 98,996 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2014 98,980 miles

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)

Pass 3 Apr 2013 98,792 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2013 98,722 miles

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 5 Apr 2012 98,623 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2012 98,623 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Apr 2011 98,340 miles

Wiper arms weak

Pass 10 Apr 2010 98,123 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2009 97,799 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 21 Jan 2008 97,033 miles

emission HC only passes at higher rmp

front brakes worn and should be checked with wheels off

Fail 16 Jan 2008 97,032 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2006 96,901 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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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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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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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