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KJO 761S

1978 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

98,699 mi
Last recorded98,699 miles
Recorded on25 May 2018
Typical for 1978 MG B49,048 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJO 761S
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 May 2018 98,699 miles
Fail 3 May 2018 98,689 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Pass 3 Apr 2017 98,509 miles

Rear Outer wheel arches corroding

Pass 2 Apr 2016 98,356 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

fuel pipe slightly corroded

oil leak

under side slightly corroded

Pass 2 Aug 2014 97,918 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

fuel pipe slightly corroded.o/s/n/s/r/axel straps broken.under side slight corroded

Fail 1 Aug 2014 97,918 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

fuel pipe slightly corroded.o/s/n/s/r/axel straps broken.under side slight corroded

Pass 17 Jul 2013 97,323 miles

nearside and offside rear axel strapes deterirating

Pass 26 Jul 2012 96,737 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

both rear suspension straps deteriated

slight play in both king and link pins

Pass 28 Jul 2011 96,318 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2011 96,313 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2010 95,528 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2010 95,524 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 30 Jul 2009 95,030 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2009 95,029 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Offside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

all four tyres starting to perish and crack on side walls

front to rear metal brake pipes heavily corroded

heavy engine oil leaks

slight play in both front wheel bearings

slight play in near side and off side inner rack joints

Pass 15 Jul 2008 93,692 miles

engine oil leak

Pass 22 Sep 2007 90,820 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2007 90,820 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2006 89,579 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2006 89,579 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Oct 2005 88,626 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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KJO 761S is a 1978 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 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 KJO 761S, 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 KJO 761S registered?

KJO 761S is a 1978 MG B, first registered on 17 March 1978.

Is KJO 761S safe to buy?

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