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JVH 595S

1978 MG B

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2019
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

77,689 mi
Last recorded77,689 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2018
Typical for 1978 MG B49,048 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJVH 595S
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2018 77,689 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2018 77,689 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe to manifold (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 9 May 2017 77,142 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 27 Apr 2017 77,141 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both rear inner wheel arches (6.1.B.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2015 76,048 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 75,831 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 May 2012 75,603 miles
Fail 2 May 2012 75,603 miles

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

Battery insecure

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Coolant leak

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Apr 2011 75,653 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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JVH 595S is a 1978 MG B in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1978 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.8% with a typical mileage of 49,048 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 JVH 595S, 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 48 years old, this MG B is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was JVH 595S registered?

JVH 595S is a 1978 MG B, first registered on 31 December 1978.

Is JVH 595S safe to buy?

The MOT history for JVH 595S shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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