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JPD 780K

1971 MG B

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2022
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

13,696 mi
Last recorded13,696 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2021
Typical for 1971 MG B35,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJPD 780K
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2021 13,696 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

both rear tyres wearing on inside edge

Fail 20 Jul 2021 13,696 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

both rear tyres wearing on inside edge

Pass 9 Jul 2020 12,182 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre (6.1.2 (a))

both rear tyres starting to wear on inside edges

slight fuel seepage from over flow pipe

slight play at steering column upper bearing

Pass 22 Feb 2019 11,655 miles

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

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

slight play in steering column shaft

Fail 22 Feb 2019 11,655 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

slight play in steering column shaft

Pass 25 Sep 2017 10,900 miles

front carb float chamber slightly loose

some play in steering column top bush

Fail 22 Sep 2017 10,900 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front carb float chamber slightly loose

some play in steering column top bush

Pass 23 Sep 2016 9,629 miles

some play evident in top steering column bush

Fail 9 Sep 2016 9,627 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure lower bolt insecure (2.7.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

some play evident in top steering column bush

Pass 14 Jul 2015 8,736 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2014 5,961 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Jul 2014 5,961 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 4,076 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2012 2,318 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 27 Jul 2011 1,954 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2011 1,954 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 24 Jul 2010 918 miles

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

slight leak from fuel pump

Fail 16 Jul 2010 917 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

slight leak from fuel pump

Pass 18 Apr 2009 99,887 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2009 99,883 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2005 99,816 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2005 99,814 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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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JPD 780K is a 1971 MG B in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

Across all 1971 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.3% with a typical mileage of 35,468 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 JPD 780K, 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 55 years old, this MG B is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was JPD 780K registered?

JPD 780K is a 1971 MG B, first registered on 15 December 1971.

Is JPD 780K safe to buy?

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