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PJT 239J

1980 MG B

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

57,648 mi
Last recorded57,648 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2022
Typical for 1980 MG B50,608 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJT 239J
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1980
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2022 57,648 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2022 57,634 miles

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2021 57,102 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2019 55,951 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2018 55,620 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2017 54,925 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2016 54,319 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 53,593 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 52,869 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

brake pedal anti-slip slightly worn through to metal detected!!

front and rear chassis has areas of corrosion detected!!

front sub-frame has slight corrosion!

nearside rear brake slightly grabbing!!

Fail 24 Sep 2014 52,869 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

brake pedal anti-slip slightly worn through to metal detected!!

front and rear chassis has areas of corrosion detected!!

front sub-frame has slight corrosion!

nearside rear brake slightly grabbing!!

Fail 19 Sep 2014 52,869 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

n/s/r axle leather strap broke

Pass 2 Apr 2013 52,630 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear brake balance should be checked

Pass 26 Mar 2012 52,548 miles

slight imbalance of rear brakes

Pass 23 Mar 2011 52,372 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Road wheel spoke slightly loose (4.2.A.1b)

Pass 29 Mar 2010 52,178 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Road wheel spoke slightly loose (4.2.A.1b)

Pass 8 Apr 2009 52,021 miles

nearside battery box corroded

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front wheel has some spokes with slight movement

rear brakes slightly imbalanced

Pass 10 Apr 2008 51,787 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Road wheel spoke slightly loose (4.2.A.1b)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Fail 7 Apr 2008 51,770 miles

Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b) DANGEROUS

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Road wheel spoke slightly loose (4.2.A.1b)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

center exhaust bracket cracked

Pass 5 Apr 2007 51,408 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2007 51,408 miles

Offside Front front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn linkage (2.7.4)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Apr 2006 50,244 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside battery box corroded,battery insecure

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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PJT 239J is a 1980 MG B in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 PJT 239J, 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 PJT 239J registered?

PJT 239J is a 1980 MG B, first registered on 24 October 1980.

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