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JBY 407J

1998 MG B

Red Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2020
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

25,900 mi
Last recorded25,900 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2019
Typical for 1998 MG B24,549 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJBY 407J
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2019 25,900 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 24,594 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 24,243 miles

Body has slight corrosion surface corrossion under most of vehicle (6.1.B.2)

Fail 15 Aug 2016 24,232 miles

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

Body has slight corrosion surface corrossion under most of vehicle (6.1.B.2)

Pass 3 Jul 2014 24,203 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Road wheel spoke slightly loose (4.2.A.1b)

nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 13 Jun 2013 23,078 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 1 Jul 2011 22,210 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2010 21,001 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 19,149 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2009 19,123 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.A.1b)

Pass 16 May 2008 17,230 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2007 15,370 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 13,764 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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JBY 407J is a 1998 MG B in Red with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 1998 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.1% with a typical mileage of 24,549 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 JBY 407J, 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 28 years old, this MG B is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was JBY 407J registered?

JBY 407J is a 1998 MG B, first registered on 11 May 1998.

Is JBY 407J safe to buy?

The MOT history for JBY 407J 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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