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JHK 91V

1979 MG Mgb

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2020
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

13,157 mi
Last recorded13,157 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2019
Typical for 1979 MG Mgb50,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJHK 91V
MakeMG
ModelMgb
Year1979
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2019 13,157 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2017 10,398 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 10,272 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2016 10,254 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Aug 2015 9,760 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 9,733 miles

slight play in nearside and offside front kingpins

Fail 9 Jul 2014 9,728 miles

Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

slight play in nearside and offside front kingpins

Pass 7 Aug 2013 9,714 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 9,658 miles

offside rear hub seal slight leak

Pass 10 Aug 2011 9,616 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 9,559 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 9,420 miles

slight axle oil leak from o/side rear brake back plate

Pass 6 Aug 2008 109,307 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2007 9,202 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 9,149 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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JHK 91V is a 1979 MG Mgb in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

Across all 1979 MG Mgb models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.6% with a typical mileage of 50,857 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 JHK 91V, 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 47 years old, this MG Mgb is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was JHK 91V registered?

JHK 91V is a 1979 MG Mgb, first registered on 1 August 1979.

Is JHK 91V safe to buy?

The MOT history for JHK 91V shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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