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NNJ 79W

1981 MG Mgb

Orange Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

10,510 mi
Last recorded10,510 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2025
Typical for 1981 MG Mgb46,000 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNNJ 79W
MakeMG
ModelMgb
Year1981
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2025 10,510 miles
Pass 10 May 2024 10,130 miles
Pass 16 May 2023 9,542 miles
Pass 10 May 2022 8,908 miles
Fail 10 May 2022 8,908 miles

Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

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

Pass 3 Jun 2021 7,935 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2020 7,886 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2019 7,718 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 7,519 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced reflector fading (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced reflector fading (1.7.5a)

Fail 22 Mar 2018 1,800 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported bracket broken (7.1.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced reflector fading (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced reflector fading (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Mar 2017 7,281 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 6,760 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2016 6,760 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

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 Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 11 Apr 2015 5,944 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

nearside rear rebound strap damaged

under body corroded

Fail 1 Apr 2015 5,942 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside rear rebound strap damaged

Pass 16 Apr 2014 4,977 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 18 Apr 2013 3,728 miles

Offside Front Lower Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 29 Feb 2012 2,565 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 1,832 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 1,051 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2010 1,051 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 29 Apr 2009 99,899 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2009 99,899 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 May 2008 98,843 miles

brake pipes

noise from rear wheels when turned

Fail 29 Apr 2008 98,843 miles

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of a lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of a lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

brake pipes

noise from rear wheels when turned

Pass 8 May 2007 98,082 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2007 98,074 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 27 Apr 2006 97,038 miles

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

slight play in nearside kingpin & bushes

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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NNJ 79W is a 1981 MG Mgb in Orange with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 NNJ 79W, 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.

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What year was NNJ 79W registered?

NNJ 79W is a 1981 MG Mgb, first registered on 9 April 1981.

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