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JJO 220S

1978 MG B

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2018
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

95,952 mi
Last recorded95,952 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2017
Typical for 1978 MG B49,048 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJJO 220S
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1978
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2017 95,952 miles

Nearside Rear tyre starting to perish on outter wall

Pass 15 Jul 2016 95,653 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 95,566 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 95,455 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 95,389 miles
Fail 25 May 2010 95,358 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

o/s/r tyre has slight cuts in side wall

Pass 14 May 2009 95,221 miles

Oil leak

Fail 11 May 2009 95,221 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Pass 22 May 2008 94,872 miles
Fail 22 May 2008 94,872 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Aug 2006 94,768 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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JJO 220S is a 1978 MG B in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1978 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.8% with a typical mileage of 49,048 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 JJO 220S, 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 48 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 JJO 220S?

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What year was JJO 220S registered?

JJO 220S is a 1978 MG B, first registered on 9 March 1978.

Is JJO 220S safe to buy?

The MOT history for JJO 220S shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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