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JCT 260W

1981 MG B

Yellow Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2021
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

67,190 mi
Last recorded67,190 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2020
Typical for 1981 MG B52,343 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJCT 260W
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1981
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2020 67,190 miles

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

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

front exhaust strap broken

Fail 15 Jun 2020 67,174 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Position lamp switch allows the rear position lamps to be switched off when the headlamps are on (4.2.2 (a))

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

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

front exhaust strap broken

Pass 9 May 2019 67,007 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 3 May 2019 66,996 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 16 Apr 2018 66,386 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Apr 2017 65,503 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

centre exhaust bracket corroded/broken

Pass 20 Apr 2016 64,551 miles

Front exhaust bracket rusted apart

Oil leaks

Slight play in steering joints

Fail 18 Apr 2016 64,551 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Front exhaust bracket rusted apart

Oil leaks

Slight play in steering joints

Pass 23 Apr 2015 63,992 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 20 Apr 2015 63,921 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2014 62,998 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2014 62,998 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2013 62,232 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside door mirror insecure

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Pass 9 May 2012 61,442 miles

offside headlamp beam pattern poor

Fail 30 Apr 2012 61,316 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 9 May 2011 60,358 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 12 May 2010 59,194 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 24 Apr 2010 59,123 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Apr 2009 57,037 miles

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

Oil leak

slight movement in both front king pins.

Fail 25 Apr 2009 57,037 miles

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Oil leak

slight movement in both front king pins.

Pass 3 May 2008 55,291 miles
Pass 5 May 2007 54,408 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 51,254 miles
Fail 3 May 2006 51,252 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

BRAKE PIPES CORRIODED

PASSENGER WING MIRROR INSECURE †

UNDER SIDE RUSTY

coolant leaking

fuel pipes corroded

oil leak

steering joint dust cover split/missing

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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JCT 260W is a 1981 MG B in Yellow with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 JCT 260W, 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 JCT 260W registered?

JCT 260W is a 1981 MG B, first registered on 2 February 1981.

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