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638 JBB

1959 MG Mga

Red Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2024
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

13,273 mi
Last recorded13,273 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2023
Typical for 1959 MG Mga35,631 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration638 JBB
MakeMG
ModelMga
Year1959
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2023 13,273 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2018 12,961 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2017 12,571 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2017 12,569 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Upper Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering trunoin (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Aug 2016 12,045 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 11,432 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2015 11,428 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2014 11,049 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 10,621 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 10,264 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 9,951 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 3 Jun 2008 8,377 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2006 7,775 miles

very slight free play in o/s/f king pin

How Reliable is the MG Mga?

Based on 3,780 MOT tests across 451 vehicles.

85.3%
Pass Rate
340
Miles/Year
70
Year Lifespan
451
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 65
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 58
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 46
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 46
brake binding 42
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638 JBB is a 1959 MG Mga in Red with a 1,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 1959 MG Mga models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.4% with a typical mileage of 35,631 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a MG Mga fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 65 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 638 JBB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Mga typically stays on UK roads for around 70 years. At 67 years old, this MG Mga is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 638 JBB registered?

638 JBB is a 1959 MG Mga, first registered on 5 November 1959.

Is 638 JBB safe to buy?

The MOT history for 638 JBB 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.

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