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LJO 678N

1975 MG B

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

4,687 mi
Last recorded4,687 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2017
Typical for 1975 MG B41,922 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJO 678N
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1975
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2017 4,687 miles

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

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fuel hose slightly chafed front and rear (7.2.2)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak ()

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened both (2.4.B.1a)

Rear parking brake only just met pass standards

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

Fail 26 Jun 2017 4,687 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fuel hose slightly chafed front and rear (7.2.2)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak ()

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened both (2.4.B.1a)

Rear parking brake only just met pass standards

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

Fail 22 May 2017 4,616 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak ()

under body and sills have slight corrosion

Pass 21 Jun 2016 4,163 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

body has slight underbody + sills

oil leak

Fail 6 Jun 2016 4,121 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill to leaf spring (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Body has slight corrosion Underbody + sills (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 16 Jun 2015 3,818 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 9 Jun 2015 3,818 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 26 May 2015 3,779 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 May 2014 3,429 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 May 2013 3,026 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 May 2012 2,559 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 May 2011 2,074 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 1,739 miles
Fail 24 May 2010 1,735 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 May 2009 1,356 miles
Fail 21 May 2009 1,356 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 May 2008 874 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 439 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 1 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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LJO 678N is a 1975 MG B in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 LJO 678N, 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 LJO 678N registered?

LJO 678N is a 1975 MG B, first registered on 15 July 1975.

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