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JWL 582S

1978 MG B

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2024
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

77,378 mi
Last recorded77,378 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2023
Typical for 1978 MG B49,048 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJWL 582S
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1978
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 22 Jun 2023 77,378 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2022 77,186 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2021 77,079 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2020 77,032 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2019 76,784 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 76,485 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 75,849 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 75,556 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 75,315 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 75,257 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 75,192 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 74,335 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 72,916 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 71,751 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

advise slight play in n/s lower trunion

Pass 19 Jun 2009 70,147 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 68,397 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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JWL 582S is a 1978 MG B in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 JWL 582S, 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 JWL 582S?

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What year was JWL 582S registered?

JWL 582S is a 1978 MG B, first registered on 1 June 1978.

Is JWL 582S safe to buy?

The MOT history for JWL 582S shows 16 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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