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JSV 598

1938 MG Ta

Blue Petrol 1250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

4,048 mi
Last recorded4,048 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2012
Typical for 1938 MG Ta7,420 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJSV 598
MakeMG
ModelTa
Year1938
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,250cc
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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2012 4,048 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2011 3,323 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2011 3,323 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 25 Jun 2010 2,973 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 2,694 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 2,129 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2007 2,119 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 10 Nov 2006 2,039 miles

How Reliable is the MG Ta?

Based on 868 MOT tests across 164 vehicles.

86.9%
Pass Rate
222
Miles/Year
90
Year Lifespan
164
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

wheel bearing has excessive play 17
Stop lamp not working 15
brake recording little or no effort 13
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 10
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) 9
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JSV 598 is a 1938 MG Ta in Blue with a 1,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 JSV 598, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was JSV 598 registered?

JSV 598 is a 1938 MG Ta, first registered on 30 December 1938.

Is JSV 598 safe to buy?

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