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JIG 8447

1981 MG B

Yellow Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

33,843 mi
Last recorded33,843 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 1981 MG B52,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJIG 8447
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1981
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 33,843 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Aug 2020 30,686 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 2mm on Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone Chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Aug 2020 30,686 miles

Fuel system component leaking Fuel Hose From Tank (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 2mm on Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone Chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2019 29,590 miles

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

Fail 12 Aug 2019 29,590 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Aug 2018 28,429 miles

Offside Rear fuel hose perishing

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

hazard lamp switch faulty

Pass 2 Aug 2017 27,797 miles

Both front suspension top leg joints have slight play

Fail 2 Aug 2017 27,790 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Both front suspension top leg joints have slight play

Pass 5 Aug 2016 25,755 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 24,687 miles

Offside Rear Fuel hose slightly chafed (7.2.2)

offside rear fuel hose slight rubbing to axle

Fail 14 Aug 2015 24,687 miles

Offside Rear Fuel hose slightly chafed (7.2.2)

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

offside rear fuel hose slight rubbing to axle

Fail 4 Aug 2015 24,620 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Clutch slave leaking

Oil leakage from engine

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Slight play at steering wheel

Pass 20 Aug 2014 22,419 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 22,336 miles

corrosion building on offside rear quarter

Fail 20 May 2013 22,336 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

corrosion building on offside rear quarter

Pass 13 Jun 2012 22,232 miles
Fail 30 May 2012 22,232 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear brake imbalance

Pass 10 May 2011 21,738 miles

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

offside outer sill corroded

slight play in front trunyens and swivels

Pass 19 Apr 2010 20,770 miles

corrosion in o/s/r lower wing , advise attension...

long hand brake lever travel.....

n/s & o/s/f lower suspension wishbone bushes worn , advise replacements....

oil leaks.....

play in n/s & o/s/f suspension king pins.....

wipers smear...

Pass 10 Sep 2008 20,547 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 20,112 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 18,874 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2006 18,860 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

fluid leaking from o/s/f shock absorber .

slight lift in n/s/f and o/s/f trunnions.

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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JIG 8447 is a 1981 MG B in Yellow with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 JIG 8447, 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 JIG 8447 registered?

JIG 8447 is a 1981 MG B, first registered on 31 December 1981.

Is JIG 8447 safe to buy?

The MOT history for JIG 8447 shows 23 tests with a 65.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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