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JAF 537W

1981 MG B

Bronze Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

21,288 mi
Last recorded21,288 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 1981 MG B52,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJAF 537W
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1981
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 21,288 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2024 21,231 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2023 21,149 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2022 21,146 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2021 21,136 miles

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

Fail 21 Jun 2021 21,136 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Jul 2020 21,120 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 May 2019 21,082 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 31 May 2018 21,052 miles
Fail 30 May 2018 21,048 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Front All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 15 May 2017 21,035 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 20,729 miles

Engine oil leak

Pass 20 May 2015 20,519 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 20,226 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 20,057 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 19,935 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 19,548 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 19,093 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 18,700 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 18,018 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 17,469 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 17,084 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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JAF 537W 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 90.9%.

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 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 JAF 537W, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was JAF 537W registered?

JAF 537W is a 1981 MG B, first registered on 1 March 1981.

Is JAF 537W safe to buy?

The MOT history for JAF 537W shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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