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JLT 687V

1979 MG B GT

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2010
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

71,103 mi
Last recorded71,103 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2009
Typical for 1979 MG B GT52,668 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJLT 687V
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1979
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2009 71,103 miles

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

o/s front outer chasis holled and corroded

oil around o/s front shocker unable to tell if leaking

rear leaf springs worn

some play in king pins and trunions

steering rack notchy

suspension soft

wear to all suspension and steering bushes

Fail 11 Mar 2009 71,072 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

o/s front outer chasis holled and corroded

oil around o/s front shocker unable to tell if leaking

rear leaf springs worn

some play in king pins and trunions

steering rack notchy

suspension soft

wear to all suspension and steering bushes

Pass 12 Apr 2007 70,167 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

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
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JLT 687V is a 1979 MG B GT in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1979 MG B GT models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.9% with a typical mileage of 52,668 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 JLT 687V, 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 47 years old, this MG B GT is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was JLT 687V registered?

JLT 687V is a 1979 MG B GT, first registered on 19 September 1979.

Is JLT 687V safe to buy?

The MOT history for JLT 687V shows 3 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.

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