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KJH 240W

1981 MG B

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

57,856 mi
Last recorded57,856 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 1981 MG B52,343 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJH 240W
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1981
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 57,856 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2020 56,648 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2017 56,647 miles

Offside Rear brake binding slightly

Fail 4 Nov 2017 56,647 miles

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

Offside Rear brake binding slightly

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Jun 2015 56,644 miles

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Jun 2014 56,637 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

corrosion to near side front brake disc

off side rear brake binding slightly

Pass 17 Aug 2012 56,616 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2012 56,616 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Feb 2011 56,599 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 55,993 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 54,817 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2008 53,719 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2007 52,479 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 51,329 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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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KJH 240W is a 1981 MG B in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 KJH 240W, 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 KJH 240W registered?

KJH 240W is a 1981 MG B, first registered on 25 March 1981.

Is KJH 240W safe to buy?

The MOT history for KJH 240W shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does KJH 240W have outstanding finance?

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