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TRJ 888X

1981 MG B

Bronze Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

8,252 mi
Last recorded8,252 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2022
Typical for 1981 MG B52,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTRJ 888X
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1981
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2022 8,252 miles

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play Lower trunion (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2021 8,139 miles

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Lower Trunion some wear (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Lower Trunion Some Wear (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2020 8,027 miles

Nearside Front Upper & Lower Steering Trunions Some wear

Offside Front Upper & Lower Steering Trunions Some Wear

Pass 19 Mar 2019 7,932 miles

Nearside Front Lower trunion slight play

Offside Front Lower Trunion slight play

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Gaiter insecure new clips required (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Stone chip on near side of the windscreen

Fail 19 Mar 2019 7,932 miles

Nearside Front Lower trunion slight play

Offside Front Lower Trunion slight play

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing loose Knock on spinner loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Gaiter insecure new clips required (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Stone chip on near side of the windscreen

Pass 13 Mar 2018 7,725 miles

Nearside Front Lower Trunion has slight wear, greased at time of test

Offside Front Lower Trunion has slight wear, greased at time of test

Offside Front Sill end has very slight corrosion

Fail 12 Mar 2018 7,725 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 8.23% (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Trunion has slight wear, greased at time of test

Nearside Front Wheel insecure Spinner type (4.2.A.1c)

Offside Front Lower Trunion has slight wear, greased at time of test

Offside Front Sill end has very slight corrosion

Offside Front Wheel insecure Spinner type (4.2.A.1c)

Pass 24 Apr 2017 7,442 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2016 6,715 miles

Slight play in prop shaft front uj

Pass 21 Apr 2015 6,449 miles

Slight oil leak from gearbox

Slight oil leak from nearside suspension unit

Pass 24 Apr 2014 5,775 miles

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside jacking point corroded

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

Fail 19 Apr 2014 5,775 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside jacking point corroded

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

Pass 13 Apr 2013 5,446 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

rear exhaust rubbers split

Pass 27 Mar 2012 4,629 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

battery loose

Fail 26 Mar 2012 4,629 miles

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

battery loose

Pass 28 Mar 2011 3,923 miles

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

Oil leak

Slight oil leak from nearside suspension unit

Fail 28 Mar 2011 3,923 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Slight oil leak from nearside suspension unit

Pass 31 Mar 2010 2,233 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2009 98,858 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 96,937 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2008 96,917 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight lift in near and offside truniones

Pass 13 May 2006 92,434 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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TRJ 888X is a 1981 MG B in Bronze with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 TRJ 888X, 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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What year was TRJ 888X registered?

TRJ 888X is a 1981 MG B, first registered on 1 October 1981.

Is TRJ 888X safe to buy?

The MOT history for TRJ 888X shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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