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JOP 160L

1977 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2021
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

87,887 mi
Last recorded87,887 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2020
Typical for 1977 MG B40,549 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJOP 160L
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1977
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2020 87,887 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 86,234 miles

Corrosion forming in and around brake and clutch pedal box area

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner bushes (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced reflector (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner bushes (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced reflector (1.7.5a)

Rear leaf spring shackle and anchor bushes are slightly perished and have fine cracks forming

Soft top rear view window is deteriorated. ( soft top was down when car brought in for mot

Some aspects of the vehicle wiring is clearly deteriorated

Various oil seeps

Fail 23 May 2016 86,234 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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 forming in and around brake and clutch pedal box area

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner bushes (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced reflector (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner bushes (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced reflector (1.7.5a)

Rear leaf spring shackle and anchor bushes are slightly perished and have fine cracks forming

Soft top rear view window is deteriorated. ( soft top was down when car brought in for mot

Some aspects of the vehicle wiring is clearly deteriorated

Various oil seeps

Pass 15 Aug 2014 85,853 miles

All front and rear suspension rubber bushes are starting to age deteriroate and have fine surface cracks forming

Coolant leak

Corrrosion forming around pedal box location area, as can be seen from inside the car.

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Soft top rear view vinyl window is deterioraed.

Some aspects of vehicle wiring is starting to deteriorate.

Pass 3 May 2013 84,281 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Soft top rear view clear panel is deteriorated

Pass 9 May 2012 84,413 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Soft top rear view plastic is deteriorated

Pass 13 May 2011 84,082 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2011 84,081 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Apr 2010 83,155 miles

slight imbalance on rear brakes

Pass 27 Apr 2009 80,278 miles

Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Fail 22 Apr 2009 80,277 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 6 May 2008 78,444 miles

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

slight binding o/s/f brake

slight play on steering column

Pass 11 May 2007 77,908 miles
Fail 10 May 2007 77,907 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Upper Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

slight play on steering column

Pass 27 Apr 2006 75,252 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2006 75,251 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Play on lower steering column bush

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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JOP 160L is a 1977 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 1977 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.1% with a typical mileage of 40,549 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 JOP 160L, 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 49 years old, this MG B is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was JOP 160L registered?

JOP 160L is a 1977 MG B, first registered on 29 September 1977.

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