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JMG 98K

1972 MG B GT

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2011
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

22,964 mi
Last recorded22,964 miles
Recorded on18 May 2010
Typical for 1972 MG B GT41,520 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJMG 98K
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 May 2010 22,964 miles

rear axle diff/bearings noisy when wheel turned

Fail 18 May 2010 22,964 miles

Offside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

rear axle diff/bearings noisy when wheel turned

Pass 15 May 2009 22,184 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 21,962 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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JMG 98K is a 1972 MG B GT in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 JMG 98K, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was JMG 98K registered?

JMG 98K is a 1972 MG B GT, first registered on 7 March 1972.

Is JMG 98K safe to buy?

The MOT history for JMG 98K shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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