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BBC 687T

1978 MG B

Brown Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

28,002 mi
Last recorded28,002 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 1978 MG B49,048 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBBC 687T
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1978
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 28,002 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2022 27,687 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2018 26,995 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2018 26,995 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced off side and near side rear end sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2017 26,985 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive off side and near side rear end sills (5.2.6)

Pass 12 Aug 2016 26,911 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2016 26,911 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 May 2015 26,704 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 26,609 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2013 26,609 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Aug 2010 26,408 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Apr 2010 26,361 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2008 25,399 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Aug 2007 24,471 miles

Oil leak

corrosion to offside inner sill

Pass 17 Jul 2006 23,201 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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BBC 687T is a 1978 MG B in Brown with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 BBC 687T, 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 BBC 687T?

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What year was BBC 687T registered?

BBC 687T is a 1978 MG B, first registered on 6 October 1978.

Is BBC 687T safe to buy?

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