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JVN 405W

1980 MG B

Red Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2022
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

92,238 mi
Last recorded92,238 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2021
Typical for 1980 MG B50,608 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJVN 405W
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1980
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2021 92,238 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2020 91,662 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 91,147 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

moderate lift nearside and offside steering trunnion assemblies

Fail 11 Jun 2015 91,136 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

moderate lift nearside and offside steering trunnion assemblies

Pass 6 May 2010 90,363 miles

Oil leak

underneath of vehicle and all steering , suspension and brake componente very rusty

Pass 2 Aug 2006 89,058 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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JVN 405W is a 1980 MG B in Red with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 JVN 405W, 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 JVN 405W registered?

JVN 405W is a 1980 MG B, first registered on 22 September 1980.

Is JVN 405W safe to buy?

The MOT history for JVN 405W shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does JVN 405W have outstanding finance?

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