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JWL 815S

1978 MG B

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2020
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

34,749 mi
Last recorded34,749 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2019
Typical for 1978 MG B49,048 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJWL 815S
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1978
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2019 34,749 miles

Offside Rear bump stop missing

o/s/f and o/s/r tyre perished

Fail 11 Jan 2019 34,732 miles

Central Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt n/s o/s (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Vehicle structure strengthening plate or fastening so insecure that structural rigidity is seriously reduced floor pan holed (6.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Vehicle structure strengthening plate or fastening so insecure that structural rigidity is seriously reduced n/s and o/s front leaf spring mounts (6.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear bump stop missing

Offside Rear damper link loose

o/s/f and o/s/r tyre perished

Fail 21 Apr 2007 34,128 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

O/S door damge and door handle loose

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Apr 2007 34,128 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

O/S door damge and door handle loose

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 28 Apr 2006 34,494 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 815S is a 1978 MG B in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 JWL 815S, 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 815S?

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What year was JWL 815S registered?

JWL 815S is a 1978 MG B, first registered on 3 February 1978.

Is JWL 815S safe to buy?

The MOT history for JWL 815S shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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