MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
84,608 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Central exhaust silencer dented
Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
general corrosion to underside components
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Centre exhaust silencer damaged slightly but ok at present.
General underbody corrosion.
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Unable to test offside rear wheel bearing due to excessive brake bind.
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Coil spring corroded both front springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Front Coil spring corroded both front springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Fuel pipe so insecure there is a risk of fire fuel pipes in suspension lever arm damper and fouling anti roll bar link. incorrect routing. (6.1.3 (a) (ii))
general corrosion to underside components
suspension bushes cracking/perishing
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn King pin. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Both leaf springs are staring to bow / weaken.
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn King pin. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Both leaf springs are staring to bow / weaken.
Nearside Front Lower Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)
Offside Rear Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
n/s/r metal brake pipe slightly damaged
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS
front wish bone bushes perishing
wear in lower steering column bush
Nearside Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)
Offside Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)
Offside Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)
Oil leak
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
How Reliable is the MG B?
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SJU 296W is a 1981 MG B in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.
Across all 1981 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.2% with a typical mileage of 52,343 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 fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 5,224 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SJU 296W, 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 45 years old, this MG B is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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SJU 296W is a 1981 MG B, first registered on 9 March 1981.
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