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JS 9599

1978 MG B GT

Brown Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

48,643 mi
Last recorded48,643 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2017
Typical for 1978 MG B GT48,159 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJS 9599
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1978
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2017 48,643 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 48,474 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 48,368 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 48,226 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 48,108 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 47,992 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 47,843 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 47,614 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2009 47,614 miles

Horn emits two or more alternating tones (1.6.2d)

Pass 20 Aug 2008 5,187 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 47,037 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 46,711 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2005 46,508 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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JS 9599 is a 1978 MG B GT in Brown with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

Across all 1978 MG B GT models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.9% with a typical mileage of 48,159 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 JS 9599, 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 48 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 JS 9599 registered?

JS 9599 is a 1978 MG B GT, first registered on 6 April 1978.

Is JS 9599 safe to buy?

The MOT history for JS 9599 shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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