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JTF 580W

1981 MG B

Bronze Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

25,478 mi
Last recorded25,478 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

RegistrationJTF 580W
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1981
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 25,478 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2019 25,069 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 24,804 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2017 24,804 miles

Nearside Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 24,794 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2009 24,631 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2009 24,630 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing bolt insecure (2.4.B.7b)

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing bolt insecure (2.4.B.7b)

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2007 24,321 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2007 24,321 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

front number plate cracked...

n/s screen washer poor..

oil leaks...

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

play in o/s/f wheel bearing...

wipers smear...

Pass 13 Jul 2006 23,028 miles

NSR service brake effort slightly retarded.

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 3 Jul 2006 23,024 miles

Offside Front Lower Coil spring mounting loose (2.4.C.3a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a) DANGEROUS

Rear Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c) DANGEROUS

NSR service brake effort slightly retarded.

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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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JTF 580W is a 1981 MG B in Bronze with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 JTF 580W, 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

How do I check the history of JTF 580W?

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What year was JTF 580W registered?

JTF 580W is a 1981 MG B, first registered on 11 February 1981.

Is JTF 580W safe to buy?

The MOT history for JTF 580W shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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