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JTC 794X

1982 MG B

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

2,820 mi
Last recorded2,820 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 1982 MG B48,852 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJTC 794X
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1982
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 2,820 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2025 1,614 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2024 12,077 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2023 9,437 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2019 91,465 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 90,750 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 90,317 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 89,944 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 89,623 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 89,260 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

handbrake travel becoming long

nearside front lower king pin slight play

Fail 1 Aug 2012 89,248 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

handbrake travel becoming long

nearside front lower king pin slight play

Pass 14 Jul 2008 88,397 miles

Slight roughness in nearside front wheel bearing.

Fail 1 Jul 2008 88,389 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

poss; noise starting in nearside front wheel bearing?

Pass 7 Jun 2006 87,903 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2006 87,903 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

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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JTC 794X is a 1982 MG B in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1982 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.1% with a typical mileage of 48,852 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its 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 JTC 794X, 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 44 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 JTC 794X registered?

JTC 794X is a 1982 MG B, first registered on 7 April 1982.

Is JTC 794X safe to buy?

The MOT history for JTC 794X shows 15 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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