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JKH 191L

1997 MG Mgb GT

Red Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2019
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

4,568 mi
Last recorded4,568 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2018
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJKH 191L
MakeMG
ModelMgb GT
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2018 4,568 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 3,364 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 2,950 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2016 2,950 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2015 2,262 miles

rear fuel pipes corroded

Pass 6 Mar 2014 727 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2013 12,459 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 11,473 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 10,559 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2011 10,553 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Pass 15 Feb 2010 8,984 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 8,966 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2009 8,966 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2009 8,952 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 7,914 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 7,138 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2005 7,120 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2005 7,120 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

How Reliable is the MG Mgb GT?

Based on 3,633 MOT tests across 342 vehicles.

74.8%
Pass Rate
484
Miles/Year
60
Year Lifespan
342
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 113
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 108
brake binding 88
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 70
Stop lamp not working 69
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JKH 191L is a 1997 MG Mgb GT in Red with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

The most common reason a MG Mgb GT fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 113 recorded failures. If you're considering buying JKH 191L, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Mgb GT typically stays on UK roads for around 60 years. At 29 years old, this MG Mgb GT is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was JKH 191L registered?

JKH 191L is a 1997 MG Mgb GT, first registered on 3 September 1997.

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