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JTN 625X

1981 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2019
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

12,484 mi
Last recorded12,484 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2018
Typical for 1981 MG B52,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJTN 625X
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2018 12,484 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 12,448 miles

Nearside Front fuel pipes slightly corroded

Fail 10 May 2016 12,431 miles

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

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front fuel pipes slightly corroded

Pass 31 Mar 2015 12,274 miles

vehicle underbody heavily greased

Fail 30 Mar 2015 12,272 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

vehicle underbody heavily greased

Pass 24 Mar 2014 11,821 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 11,326 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2012 11,149 miles

Coolant seaping from the top of the radiator

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

Battery insecure

Fail 2 Apr 2012 11,142 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Coolant seaping from the top of the radiator

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

Battery insecure

Pass 18 Mar 2011 10,480 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2011 10,477 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 27 Nov 2009 10,045 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

center jacking points corroding

offside front bump stop missing

Fail 3 Nov 2009 10,036 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

center jacking points corroding

offside front bump stop missing

Pass 10 Jul 2008 9,337 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2008 9,337 miles

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

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2007 8,469 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2007 8,469 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front pads nearing limits

rear axle brake pipes rusted

Pass 14 Jun 2006 6,751 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2006 6,751 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Jun 2005 3,599 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2005 3,599 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Fail 27 May 2005 3,543 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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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JTN 625X is a 1981 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 JTN 625X, 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 JTN 625X registered?

JTN 625X is a 1981 MG B, first registered on 1 August 1981.

Is JTN 625X safe to buy?

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