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E778 JSX

1980 MG B

Yellow Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2024
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

18,268 mi
Last recorded18,268 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2023
Typical for 1980 MG B50,608 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE778 JSX
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1980
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2023 18,268 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2022 16,123 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2021 16,004 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 14,265 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2018 14,034 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2018 14,034 miles

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (8.2.1.2 (f))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Jul 2017 13,907 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 13,713 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2016 13,713 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Jun 2015 13,506 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2014 13,308 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2014 13,266 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 9 Jul 2013 12,902 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 12,877 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 12,873 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2010 12,873 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Front Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Pass 3 Jun 2009 12,820 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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E778 JSX is a 1980 MG B in Yellow with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 E778 JSX, 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 E778 JSX registered?

E778 JSX is a 1980 MG B, first registered on 10 July 1980.

Is E778 JSX safe to buy?

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