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JGP 590N

1975 MG B

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

27,889 mi
Last recorded27,889 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2015
Typical for 1975 MG B41,922 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJGP 590N
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1975
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2015 27,889 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2014 27,812 miles

Oil leak

Fail 17 Jan 2014 27,811 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 1 Feb 2013 27,063 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Jan 2013 27,063 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Feb 2012 24,865 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

underbody covered in thick underseal appears ok

Pass 14 May 2011 24,318 miles
Pass 22 May 2010 23,003 miles
Pass 9 May 2009 21,297 miles
Pass 17 May 2008 19,366 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 17,572 miles
Fail 1 May 2007 17,571 miles

Leaf spring saddle is moving relative to the spring (2.4.B.7a)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

slight corrosion in o/s end of centre cross member

Fail 10 Jul 2006 17,552 miles

Offside Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.3.A.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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JGP 590N is a 1975 MG B in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 1975 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.2% with a typical mileage of 41,922 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 fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 5,224 recorded failures. If you're considering buying JGP 590N, 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 51 years old, this MG B is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was JGP 590N registered?

JGP 590N is a 1975 MG B, first registered on 1 April 1975.

Is JGP 590N safe to buy?

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