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JTT 54V

1974 MG Mgb

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

62,958 mi
Last recorded62,958 miles
Recorded on4 May 2019
Typical for 1974 MG Mgb46,540 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJTT 54V
MakeMG
ModelMgb
Year1974
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 May 2019 62,958 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2019 82,258 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2018 62,925 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2018 62,923 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 10 Jan 2017 62,863 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2016 62,509 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)

Pass 15 Jan 2015 62,192 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)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 13 Jan 2015 62,191 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 16 Jan 2014 61,814 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2013 61,535 miles

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

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

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 15 Jan 2013 61,535 miles

Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 11 Jan 2012 60,895 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 60,469 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2010 60,030 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2008 59,616 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2008 58,805 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 58,183 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2006 57,474 miles

How Reliable is the MG Mgb?

Based on 26,893 MOT tests across 2,439 vehicles.

77.2%
Pass Rate
382
Miles/Year
63
Year Lifespan
2,439
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 736
Stop lamp not working 551
brake binding 549
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 531
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 460
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JTT 54V is a 1974 MG Mgb in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1974 MG Mgb models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.5% with a typical mileage of 46,540 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 Mgb fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 736 recorded failures. If you're considering buying JTT 54V, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Mgb typically stays on UK roads for around 63 years. At 52 years old, this MG Mgb is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was JTT 54V registered?

JTT 54V is a 1974 MG Mgb, first registered on 31 December 1974.

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