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MJX 299W

1981 MG B

Bronze Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2022
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

50,043 mi
Last recorded50,043 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2021
Typical for 1981 MG B52,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJX 299W
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1981
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 8 Mar 2021 50,043 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2019 50,030 miles

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2018 49,959 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 49,909 miles

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Front propshaft u/j joint worn

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened corroded (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion boot floor underneath (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion wing at bottom( slight) (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened corroded (2.4.B.1a)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 1 Nov 2014 49,882 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2011 49,864 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2006 49,849 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an upper wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

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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MJX 299W is a 1981 MG B in Bronze with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 MJX 299W, 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.

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What year was MJX 299W registered?

MJX 299W is a 1981 MG B, first registered on 23 April 1981.

Is MJX 299W safe to buy?

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