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JMA 186K

1998 MG B GT

Red Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2022
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

88,768 mi
Last recorded88,768 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2021
Typical for 1998 MG B GT40,412 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJMA 186K
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2021 88,768 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2019 88,110 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2019 88,110 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Oct 2017 87,178 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2016 86,796 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 83,216 miles

Nearside frront inner sill/floor corroded (not within prescribed area)

Fail 25 Feb 2015 83,216 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside frront inner sill/floor corroded (not within prescribed area)

Pass 15 Jan 2014 81,171 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2013 77,810 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2013 77,805 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Nov 2011 72,755 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2010 67,996 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2009 65,657 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2008 61,710 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2007 54,851 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2006 49,967 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2005 43,712 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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JMA 186K is a 1998 MG B GT in Red with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 1998 MG B GT models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.2% with a typical mileage of 40,412 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 JMA 186K, 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 28 years old, this MG B GT is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was JMA 186K registered?

JMA 186K is a 1998 MG B GT, first registered on 1 January 1998.

Is JMA 186K safe to buy?

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