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JCH 990K

1971 MG B GT

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

64,196 mi
Last recorded64,196 miles
Recorded on18 May 2020
Typical for 1971 MG B GT39,353 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJCH 990K
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Fail 18 May 2020 64,196 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

engine oil leak

gear box oil leak

Pass 5 Apr 2018 63,319 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 62,567 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 61,796 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 61,105 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 13 Aug 2013 60,495 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 30 Aug 2012 59,766 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2012 59,766 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2011 59,176 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 58,318 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 57,418 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 55,987 miles

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 13 Aug 2007 54,632 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 53,553 miles

How Reliable is the MG B GT?

Based on 132,623 MOT tests across 14,879 vehicles.

74.5%
Pass Rate
458
Miles/Year
60
Year Lifespan
14,879
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 4,350
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 4,119
brake binding 3,855
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 3,693
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 3,413
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JCH 990K is a 1971 MG B GT in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1971 MG B GT models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.3% with a typical mileage of 39,353 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a MG B GT fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 4,350 recorded failures. If you're considering buying JCH 990K, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG B GT typically stays on UK roads for around 60 years. At 55 years old, this MG B GT is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was JCH 990K registered?

JCH 990K is a 1971 MG B GT, first registered on 7 October 1971.

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The MOT history for JCH 990K shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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