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33,843 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four (5.2.3 (d) (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))
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))
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
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))
Offside Rear fuel hose perishing
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
hazard lamp switch faulty
Both front suspension top leg joints have slight play
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
Offside Rear Fuel hose slightly chafed (7.2.2)
offside rear fuel hose slight rubbing to axle
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
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
corrosion building on offside rear quarter
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
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
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
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...
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.
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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.
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What year was JIG 8447 registered?
JIG 8447 is a 1981 MG B, first registered on 31 December 1981.
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