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JCP 707W

1980 MG B

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2025
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

80,881 mi
Last recorded80,881 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2024
Typical for 1980 MG B50,608 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJCP 707W
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1980
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2024 80,881 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2024 80,811 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Pass 12 Jul 2023 80,302 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2022 78,990 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

little reserve travel in park brake

locking devises missing on suspension components all new parts loctite should be used

Pass 7 May 2020 78,766 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Travel in parking brake

Vehicle 're-built', majority of steering and suspension components new, some locking devices missing, customer advised thread lock used.

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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JCP 707W is a 1980 MG B in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1980 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.0% with a typical mileage of 50,608 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 JCP 707W, 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 46 years old, this MG B is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was JCP 707W registered?

JCP 707W is a 1980 MG B, first registered on 24 November 1980.

Is JCP 707W safe to buy?

The MOT history for JCP 707W shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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