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JUK 977W

1981 MG B

Bronze Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2023
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

80,861 mi
Last recorded80,861 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2022
Typical for 1981 MG B52,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJUK 977W
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1981
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2022 80,861 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2020 80,784 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2019 80,741 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2018 80,696 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2017 80,638 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2016 80,567 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2014 80,366 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 80,140 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2013 80,139 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Sep 2012 79,937 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2011 79,719 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 79,464 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 79,448 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 79,381 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 79,279 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2006 79,279 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Road wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.A.1b)

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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JUK 977W is a 1981 MG B in Bronze with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 JUK 977W, 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

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What year was JUK 977W registered?

JUK 977W is a 1981 MG B, first registered on 23 March 1981.

Is JUK 977W safe to buy?

The MOT history for JUK 977W shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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