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JKM 690E

1996 MG B

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2019
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

17,343 mi
Last recorded17,343 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2018
Typical for 1996 MG B43,876 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJKM 690E
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2018 17,343 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 1 Jun 2018 17,337 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 2 May 2017 17,124 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear outer silll corroded

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 26 Apr 2017 17,118 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake binding both (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear outer silll corroded

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 30 Apr 2014 17,062 miles

off side rear brake slight bind

Pass 1 Aug 2012 17,011 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2011 14,617 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2011 14,613 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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
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JKM 690E is a 1996 MG B in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1996 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.4% with a typical mileage of 43,876 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 JKM 690E, 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 30 years old, this MG B is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was JKM 690E registered?

JKM 690E is a 1996 MG B, first registered on 15 October 1996.

Is JKM 690E safe to buy?

The MOT history for JKM 690E shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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