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JBX 62

1953 MG Unknown

Black Petrol 1250cc
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MOT Status

Tests1 (0 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

83,581 mi
Last recorded83,581 miles
Recorded on4 May 2018
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJBX 62
MakeMG
ModelUnknown
Year1953
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,250cc

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MOT History

0 pass 1 fail
Fail 4 May 2018 83,581 miles

Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (1.7.4b)

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

How Reliable is the MG Unknown?

Based on 711 MOT tests across 358 vehicles.

84.0%
Pass Rate
1,492
Miles/Year
11
Year Lifespan
358
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Direction indicator not working 7
Stop lamp not working 7
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 6
Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 5
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 5
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JBX 62 is a 1953 MG Unknown in Black with a 1,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.

The most common reason a MG Unknown fails its MOT is direction indicator not working, accounting for 7 recorded failures. If you're considering buying JBX 62, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Unknown typically stays on UK roads for around 11 years. At 73 years old, this MG Unknown is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was JBX 62 registered?

JBX 62 is a 1953 MG Unknown, first registered on 1 July 1953.

Is JBX 62 safe to buy?

The MOT history for JBX 62 shows 1 test with a 0% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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