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JCF 222W

1981 MG B

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2025
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

88,034 mi
Last recorded88,034 miles
Recorded on16 May 2024
Typical for 1981 MG B52,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJCF 222W
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1981
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 May 2024 88,034 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2023 88,004 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2022 87,885 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2021 87,704 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2020 87,490 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2019 86,446 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2019 86,441 miles

Fuel system component leaking petrol leak from fuel pump (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2017 86,366 miles

Radiator leaking N/S lower

Steering rack starting to leak

Fail 30 Oct 2017 86,366 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (8.2.2)

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Radiator leaking N/S lower

Steering rack starting to leak

Pass 5 Jul 2016 86,007 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2016 86,007 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 7 Sep 2015 85,999 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 85,939 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 85,296 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Aug 2012 84,829 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Aug 2011 84,074 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both front track rob end boots split

Pass 15 Apr 2011 83,884 miles

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

small rust on rear brake pipes

Fail 9 Apr 2011 83,884 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

small rust on rear brake pipes

Pass 26 Jul 2010 83,856 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

slight wear to front brake discs

Pass 24 Jul 2009 83,795 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

long travel on handbrake lever

Pass 28 Jul 2008 83,745 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 25 Jul 2007 83,725 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Jul 2006 83,688 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front number plate delaminating

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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JCF 222W is a 1981 MG B in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 JCF 222W, 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 JCF 222W registered?

JCF 222W is a 1981 MG B, first registered on 2 March 1981.

Is JCF 222W safe to buy?

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