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JDS 594K

1972 MG B GT

Orange Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

57,338 mi
Last recorded57,338 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2018
Typical for 1972 MG B GT41,520 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJDS 594K
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1972
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2018 57,338 miles

CORROSION N/S/R SILL

Pass 9 Feb 2017 56,829 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 56,502 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2015 56,494 miles

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded bulk head by column mounts (2.2.C.1h)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 4 Dec 2014 56,000 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 16 Aug 2013 55,999 miles

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

windscreen lower seal missing

Fail 24 May 2012 55,572 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover missing (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 24 May 2012 55,572 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 54,845 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Apr 2011 54,845 miles

Offside Rear Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.2)

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

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

Pass 27 May 2009 54,384 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 54,258 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 53,202 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2007 53,201 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Sep 2006 50,168 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2005 48,707 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2005 48,707 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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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JDS 594K is a 1972 MG B GT in Orange with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 1972 MG B GT models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.1% with a typical mileage of 41,520 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 GT fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 4,350 recorded failures. If you're considering buying JDS 594K, 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 54 years old, this MG B GT is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was JDS 594K registered?

JDS 594K is a 1972 MG B GT, first registered on 30 March 1972.

Is JDS 594K safe to buy?

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