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JNG 598L

1972 MG B

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

770 mi
Last recorded770 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2017
Typical for 1972 MG B37,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJNG 598L
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1972
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2017 770 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 681 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2015 674 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2015 674 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 6 Jun 2014 670 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 6,557 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 11 Oct 2011 653 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2011 653 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

Offside Rear Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

Pass 22 Jun 2010 495 miles

Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Fail 15 Jun 2010 469 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 22 Jun 2009 99,939 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 99,640 miles

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

bulkhead corroded o/s

fuel tank corroded

Battery insecure

Fail 25 Jun 2008 99,639 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

bulkhead corroded o/s

fuel tank corroded

Battery insecure

Pass 1 Feb 2007 99,639 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2007 99,639 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Battery insecure

Fuel pipe/s corroded

no panel lights,o/s bulkhead very rusty,loose spoke on o/s/f wheel,n/s/r brake back plate damp.

Pass 20 Feb 2006 99,639 miles

o/s/f inner wing rusty,n/s/r brake back plate damp,batteries insecure.

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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JNG 598L is a 1972 MG B in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 1972 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.5% with a typical mileage of 37,468 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 JNG 598L, 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 54 years old, this MG B is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was JNG 598L registered?

JNG 598L is a 1972 MG B, first registered on 17 November 1972.

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