CarVerify

Free Car Check

JCB 687P

1975 MG B GT

Green Petrol 1798cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Dec 2020
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

95,247 mi
Last recorded95,247 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2019
Typical for 1975 MG B GT46,418 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this MG
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationJCB 687P
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1975
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2019 95,247 miles

underbody and chassis showing slight signs of corrosion and heavily coated in underseal

Pass 28 Jul 2016 95,112 miles

underbody heavily coated in underseal and showing slight signs of corrosion

Fail 27 Jul 2016 95,102 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner wheel arch area (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor/front of rear leaf spring mounting (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner wheel arch area (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings next to leaf spring mounting (6.1.B.2)

underbody heavily coated in underseal and showing slight signs of corrosion

Pass 7 Aug 2015 94,586 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2014 93,818 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2013 93,386 miles
Fail 31 May 2013 93,371 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Jul 2011 93,236 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2010 92,973 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

battery box has slight corrosion

n/s handbrake cable frayed

Pass 7 Apr 2010 92,973 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

battery box has slight corrosion

n/s handbrake cable frayed

Pass 6 Apr 2009 92,806 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2009 92,806 miles

Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

How Reliable is the MG B GT?

Based on 132,623 MOT tests across 14,879 vehicles.

74.5%
Pass Rate
458
Miles/Year
60
Year Lifespan
14,879
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 4,350
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 4,119
brake binding 3,855
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 3,693
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 3,413
Full MG B GT reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

JCB 687P is a 1975 MG B GT in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1975 MG B GT models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.0% with a typical mileage of 46,418 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 GT fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 4,350 recorded failures. If you're considering buying JCB 687P, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG B GT typically stays on UK roads for around 60 years. At 51 years old, this MG B GT is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of JCB 687P?

You can check the full history of JCB 687P by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was JCB 687P registered?

JCB 687P is a 1975 MG B GT, first registered on 1 August 1975.

Is JCB 687P safe to buy?

The MOT history for JCB 687P shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does JCB 687P have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on JCB 687P. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.