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JTX 595K

1972 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2020
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

11,855 mi
Last recorded11,855 miles
Recorded on11 May 2019
Typical for 1972 MG B37,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJTX 595K
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 May 2019 11,855 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flange (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 2 May 2019 11,825 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps All lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flange (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 May 2018 10,844 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold flange (7.1.2)

Rear exhaust rubber mountings broken

Pass 15 Apr 2017 9,782 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 15 Apr 2017 9,782 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Oil leak ()

Pass 23 Mar 2016 7,920 miles

slight lift in front king pins

track rod ends running very close to road wheels

Fail 23 Mar 2016 7,920 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

slight lift in front king pins

track rod ends running very close to road wheels

Pass 26 Mar 2015 6,846 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 5,810 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 5,459 miles

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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JTX 595K is a 1972 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 JTX 595K, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was JTX 595K registered?

JTX 595K is a 1972 MG B, first registered on 5 June 1972.

Is JTX 595K safe to buy?

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