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JUJ 899W

1980 MG B GT

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

95,115 mi
Last recorded95,115 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 1980 MG B GT53,854 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJUJ 899W
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1980
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 95,115 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2024 94,974 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Sep 2023 94,730 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2023 94,670 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 7 Sep 2022 94,296 miles

condition of nearside front steering rack gaiter BORDERLINE

wear offside front track rod BORDERLINE

Pass 10 Sep 2021 93,940 miles

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 7 Sep 2021 93,940 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Sep 2019 92,723 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive leaf spring rearward mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

steering rack assembly offside track rod inner joint play

Fail 9 Sep 2019 92,722 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive leaf spring rearward mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

steering rack assembly offside track rod inner joint play

Pass 14 Sep 2018 92,076 miles

Front Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Sep 2018 92,072 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2017 91,658 miles

corrosion to body but not structural corrosion

Fail 15 Mar 2017 91,658 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

corrosion to body but not structural corrosion

Fail 3 Mar 2017 91,633 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion both doors (6.1.C.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

rear brake recording little or no effort both (3.7.B.5a)

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

brake pipes greased

Pass 1 Sep 2015 91,340 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has cracks over tread face

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit cracks over tread face (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

all brake pipes greased preventing full inspection

exhaust back box has slight blow

Fail 1 Sep 2015 91,340 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear tyre has cracks over tread face

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit cracks over tread face (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

all brake pipes greased preventing full inspection

exhaust back box has slight blow

How Reliable is the MG B GT?

Based on 132,623 MOT tests across 14,879 vehicles.

74.5%
Pass Rate
458
Miles/Year
60
Year Lifespan
14,879
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 4,350
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 4,119
brake binding 3,855
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 3,693
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 3,413
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JUJ 899W is a 1980 MG B GT in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

Across all 1980 MG B GT models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.6% with a typical mileage of 53,854 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 GT fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 4,350 recorded failures. If you're considering buying JUJ 899W, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG B GT typically stays on UK roads for around 60 years. At 46 years old, this MG B GT is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was JUJ 899W registered?

JUJ 899W is a 1980 MG B GT, first registered on 1 August 1980.

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