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JFT 647X

1981 MG B

Bronze Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2022
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

53,815 mi
Last recorded53,815 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2021
Typical for 1981 MG B52,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJFT 647X
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1981
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2021 53,815 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2020 53,802 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 53,789 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 53,775 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 53,760 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 53,739 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 53,726 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 53,646 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 53,631 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 27 Feb 2012 53,631 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 4 Mar 2011 53,562 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 53,034 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2009 53,034 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 22 Oct 2008 52,368 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 52,246 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2006 51,948 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2006 51,948 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2005 51,227 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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JFT 647X is a 1981 MG B in Bronze with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 JFT 647X, 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 JFT 647X registered?

JFT 647X is a 1981 MG B, first registered on 11 August 1981.

Is JFT 647X safe to buy?

The MOT history for JFT 647X shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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