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JKC 797P

1975 MG B

Orange Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2018
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

90,345 mi
Last recorded90,345 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2017
Typical for 1975 MG B41,922 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJKC 797P
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1975
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2017 90,345 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion all round (6.1.B.2)

nearside body and sill has corrosion

offside sill has corrosion

Fail 27 Sep 2017 90,345 miles

Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion all round (6.1.B.2)

nearside body and sill has corrosion

offside sill has corrosion

Pass 23 Sep 2015 90,160 miles

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

Fail 22 Sep 2015 90,159 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2010 90,149 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2008 90,109 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 90,001 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 89,945 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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JKC 797P is a 1975 MG B in Orange with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1975 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.2% with a typical mileage of 41,922 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 JKC 797P, 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 51 years old, this MG B is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was JKC 797P registered?

JKC 797P is a 1975 MG B, first registered on 23 September 1975.

Is JKC 797P safe to buy?

The MOT history for JKC 797P shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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