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JCW 617W

1981 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2023
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

70,927 mi
Last recorded70,927 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2022
Typical for 1981 MG B52,343 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJCW 617W
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2022 70,927 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/70/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/70/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Oct 2021 70,267 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/70/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/70/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Oct 2020 69,847 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2019 69,499 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2018 68,763 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2017 67,728 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

advise corrosion on o/s sill no holes time of test

Pass 16 Nov 2016 66,414 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2015 65,622 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2014 64,738 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2013 63,952 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 21 Nov 2012 63,238 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

offside rear fog lamp lens is cracket

slight play in offside steering rack arm

Pass 21 Nov 2012 63,238 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

offside rear fog lamp lens is cracket

slight play in offside steering rack arm

Pass 29 Nov 2011 62,559 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside centre floor is corroded

offside and nearside rear leaf springs are corroded

offside rear fog lamp lens is cracket

slight play in offside steering rack arm

Pass 16 Nov 2010 61,729 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

offside and nearside rear leaf springs are corroded

offside rear fog lamp lens is cracket

slight play in offside front steering rack arm

Pass 25 Nov 2009 60,523 miles

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

crack in offside rear fog lamp

front brakes slight imbalance

slight play in steering rack at the offside

Pass 13 Nov 2008 59,553 miles

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

crack in offside rear fog lamp lens

front brakes slight imbalance

slight in steering rack at the offside

Pass 31 Oct 2007 58,881 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2006 58,385 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2006 58,380 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2005 57,646 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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JCW 617W is a 1981 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 JCW 617W, 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

How do I check the history of JCW 617W?

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What year was JCW 617W registered?

JCW 617W is a 1981 MG B, first registered on 16 April 1981.

Is JCW 617W safe to buy?

The MOT history for JCW 617W shows 20 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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