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JCK 669S

1978 MG B

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2024
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

30,311 mi
Last recorded30,311 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2023
Typical for 1978 MG B49,048 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJCK 669S
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1978
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2023 30,311 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 24,176 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 22,760 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 20,809 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 19,965 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 18,609 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 17,417 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2013 17,417 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Pass 29 Jun 2012 16,331 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 14,857 miles

Battery box corroded and holed.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Jul 2007 14,485 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Mar 2006 14,460 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2006 14,460 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front bump stop rubbers m issing

n/s/r crossmember has been welded & coated with rustproofer

oil leak

unable to assess underside of vehicle properly due to heavy un derseal

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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JCK 669S is a 1978 MG B in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 1978 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.8% with a typical mileage of 49,048 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 JCK 669S, 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 48 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 JCK 669S registered?

JCK 669S is a 1978 MG B, first registered on 20 June 1978.

Is JCK 669S safe to buy?

The MOT history for JCK 669S shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does JCK 669S have outstanding finance?

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