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JRO 383K

1981 MG Mgb

Purple Petrol 1789cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2020
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

62,694 mi
Last recorded62,694 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2019
Typical for 1981 MG Mgb46,000 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJRO 383K
MakeMG
ModelMgb
Year1981
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,789cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2019 62,694 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2017 62,186 miles

Brake pedal actuating linkage has slight wear in the eye of a brake clevis joint (3.3.A.1g)

Pass 19 Jul 2016 61,927 miles

o/s/front lower trunnion has slight play

Pass 28 Jul 2015 61,722 miles

slight play in n/s/f hub

slight play in o/s/f lower trunnion

Pass 12 Jul 2014 61,540 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

screen scratched

Fail 28 Jun 2014 61,537 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front windscreen scratched

Pass 4 May 2013 60,907 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2012 60,197 miles

slight blow from exhaust at coke can joint

slight play in nsf king pin (top ball joint)

Pass 18 Apr 2011 60,092 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2011 60,092 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

osf suspension close to bump stop

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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JRO 383K is a 1981 MG Mgb in Purple with a 1,789cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 JRO 383K, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was JRO 383K registered?

JRO 383K is a 1981 MG Mgb, first registered on 13 February 1981.

Is JRO 383K safe to buy?

The MOT history for JRO 383K shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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