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JSJ 60W

1980 MG B

Yellow Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

36,055 mi
Last recorded36,055 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 1980 MG B50,608 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJSJ 60W
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1980
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 36,055 miles

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both front king pins slight lift (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

underbody presented heavily undersealed

Fail 2 Dec 2025 36,055 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Emissions unable to be completed very high co and hc reading (8.2.1.2 (d))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength front of leaf spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength central chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both front king pins slight lift (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

underbody presented heavily undersealed

Fail 7 Aug 2025 36,016 miles

Emissions unable to be completed KEEPS CUTTING OUT (8.2.1.2 (d))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced INNER SILL/FLOOR (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength FLOOR/WHEEL ARCH (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength INNER SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2024 35,720 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2021 35,345 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2021 35,340 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2020 34,639 miles

Nearside Front wing bottom corroded and holed

all underside heavily undersealed

oil leak

Pass 6 Feb 2019 34,001 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 33,614 miles

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

Fail 12 Jul 2017 33,600 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill, outer sill & floor (5.2.6)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2016 32,858 miles

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

play in nearside front king pin

Pass 29 May 2015 30,904 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2015 30,886 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

both rear anti roll bar front bushes perished.

underbody heavily undersealed.

Pass 2 Jul 2014 30,751 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

offside front tyre slightly perished

Fail 19 Jun 2014 30,739 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake linkage locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever is impeded in its travel (3.1.6c)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

offside front tyre slightly perished

Pass 12 Oct 2012 30,230 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2012 30,230 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Jul 2011 29,774 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2010 29,164 miles
Fail 22 May 2010 29,126 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

bodyfiller on nearside floor andnearside outer sill.

offside rear brake slight bind.

Pass 18 May 2009 28,195 miles
Fail 12 May 2009 28,182 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 8 May 2008 2,703 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 26,679 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 26,355 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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JSJ 60W is a 1980 MG B in Yellow with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

Across all 1980 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.0% with a typical mileage of 50,608 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 JSJ 60W, 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 JSJ 60W registered?

JSJ 60W is a 1980 MG B, first registered on 1 August 1980.

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