CarVerify

Free Car Check

JFD 680V

1979 MG B

Blue Petrol 1798cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

59,376 mi
Last recorded59,376 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 1979 MG B52,384 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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

RegistrationJFD 680V
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1979
ColourBlue
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

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 59,376 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2024 59,047 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2023 58,489 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 56,222 miles

Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing bushes perrished (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 18 May 2018 56,200 miles

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

Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing bushes perrished (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 9 Jun 2017 55,706 miles

front suspension lower arm bushes cracked perished

Fail 3 Jun 2017 55,691 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid NSF and OSF (8.2.3)

Corrosion at OSF floor/inner wing.

Minimal reserve travel at parking brake lever.

NSF and OSF lower suspension arm bushes deteriorated.

Fail 26 May 2017 55,668 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 55,364 miles

Engine,gearbox,rear diff, little oil leaks

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 31 Mar 2016 55,364 miles

Engine,gearbox,rear diff, little oil leaks

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 54,734 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2015 54,711 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2014 54,228 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2013 53,658 miles

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear leaf springs slightly weak

small pin hole at back box

Fail 6 Feb 2013 53,658 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear leaf springs slightly weak

small pin hole at back box

Pass 8 Feb 2012 53,514 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear leaf spring slightly weak

Pass 19 Jan 2011 53,311 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2010 53,066 miles

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

brake weight not found on chassis num or on vsi ref A PREACE

Fail 9 Feb 2010 53,066 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

brake weight not found on chassis num or on vsi ref A PREACE

Pass 28 Jan 2009 52,917 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2009 52,917 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Oct 2007 52,590 miles

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 12 Sep 2006 52,243 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2005 50,924 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2005 50,924 miles

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

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

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

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
Full MG B 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

JFD 680V is a 1979 MG B in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

Across all 1979 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.5% with a typical mileage of 52,384 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 JFD 680V, 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 47 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 JFD 680V?

You can check the full history of JFD 680V by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was JFD 680V registered?

JFD 680V is a 1979 MG B, first registered on 8 August 1979.

Is JFD 680V safe to buy?

The MOT history for JFD 680V shows 25 tests with a 64% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does JFD 680V 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 JFD 680V. 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.