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LOJ 980X

1981 MG B

Bronze Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

78,794 mi
Last recorded78,794 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2021
Typical for 1981 MG B52,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLOJ 980X
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1981
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2021 78,794 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Jul 2019 78,444 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 77,806 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2018 77,806 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Sep 2017 77,312 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 77,050 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2016 77,050 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Sep 2015 76,560 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold area (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Sep 2014 75,920 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 75,609 miles

Offside Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 16 Sep 2013 75,605 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2012 75,064 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2012 75,064 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2011 74,373 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 73,782 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 73,076 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2008 72,620 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 71,945 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2006 71,054 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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LOJ 980X is a 1981 MG B in Bronze with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 LOJ 980X, 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

How do I check the history of LOJ 980X?

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What year was LOJ 980X registered?

LOJ 980X is a 1981 MG B, first registered on 6 August 1981.

Is LOJ 980X safe to buy?

The MOT history for LOJ 980X shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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