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JAA 202S

1978 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2021
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

85,882 mi
Last recorded85,882 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2019
Typical for 1978 MG B49,048 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJAA 202S
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2019 85,882 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt perished (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Jul 2018 85,693 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

rear exhaust mounts poor

Pass 6 Jul 2017 85,618 miles

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

rear exhaust mount poor

Pass 2 Jun 2016 85,455 miles

inner rack joints have slight play

rear exhaust mount poor

Pass 26 May 2015 85,378 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 85,201 miles

Corrosion starting in nearside rear outer body sill.

Pass 10 May 2013 84,953 miles

Corrosion starting in nearside rear outer body sill.

Pass 10 May 2012 84,790 miles

Nearside screenwasheer is weak.

Sidelight/headlight switch is difficult to operate, requires fettling to operate. Advise new switch.

Pass 20 Apr 2011 84,550 miles

Coolant leak

Pass 27 Apr 2010 84,229 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 83,899 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 83,167 miles

Light switch dioes not always operate. Improving with usage.

Fail 15 Apr 2008 83,167 miles

Light switch dioes not always operate. Improving with usage.

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Apr 2007 82,344 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2007 82,344 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2006 81,664 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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JAA 202S is a 1978 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1978 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.8% with a typical mileage of 49,048 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 JAA 202S, 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 48 years old, this MG B is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was JAA 202S registered?

JAA 202S is a 1978 MG B, first registered on 15 April 1978.

Is JAA 202S safe to buy?

The MOT history for JAA 202S shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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