MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
73,449 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
off side mirror loose
off side wing corroded
oil leaks
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Sill corroded
Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Steering arm slight play
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Sill corroded
Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Steering arm slight play
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Wing corrosion
Offside Slight play in rack arm
Both rear tyres perished, Required before next MOT
Offside Front Wing corroded
Rear exhaust mount broken, System still supported
Slight play in both front rack arms
Corrosion on offside front outer wing
Rear tyres cracked and perished
Corrosion at offside front seal
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside rear tyre perished
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Corrosion at offside front seal
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside rear tyre perished
damage to windscreen driversdoor cracked where mirror fixed corrosion on o/s/f wing
How Reliable is the MG B?
Based on 191,608 MOT tests across 19,443 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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JAB 862T is a 1978 MG B in Orange with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.
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 JAB 862T, 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.
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What year was JAB 862T registered?
JAB 862T is a 1978 MG B, first registered on 1 August 1978.
Is JAB 862T safe to buy?
The MOT history for JAB 862T shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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