MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
11,125 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside front kingpin has slight play in it
Propshaft rear joint has slight play in it
All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside front kingpin has slight play in it
Propshaft rear joint has slight play in it
How Reliable is the MG Ta?
Based on 868 MOT tests across 164 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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JMP 978 is a 1938 MG Ta in Red with a 1,292cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.
Across all 1938 MG Ta models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.0% with a typical mileage of 7,420 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.
The most common reason a MG Ta fails its MOT is wheel bearing has excessive play, accounting for 17 recorded failures. If you're considering buying JMP 978, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The MG Ta typically stays on UK roads for around 90 years. At 88 years old, this MG Ta is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was JMP 978 registered?
JMP 978 is a 1938 MG Ta, first registered on 15 November 1938.
Is JMP 978 safe to buy?
The MOT history for JMP 978 shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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