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JNR 687D

1979 MG B

Green Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2019
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

63,377 mi
Last recorded63,377 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2018
Typical for 1979 MG B52,384 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJNR 687D
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1979
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2018 63,377 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn king pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn king pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 17 Jul 2017 62,898 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 62,614 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 61,820 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 60,119 miles

gearbox has slight oil leak

Nearside Lower Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

coolant leak from rear of engine

Pass 12 Apr 2013 58,590 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 57,483 miles

N/S battery box corroded ( acid leak )

Oil leak

Pass 15 Apr 2011 53,195 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 50,669 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2010 50,666 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 17 Apr 2009 48,190 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 29 Jun 2007 48,146 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 47,739 miles

dampness on o/s/r back plate

wear in prop shaft front u/j

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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JNR 687D is a 1979 MG B in Green with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 JNR 687D, 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

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What year was JNR 687D registered?

JNR 687D is a 1979 MG B, first registered on 10 August 1979.

Is JNR 687D safe to buy?

The MOT history for JNR 687D shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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