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ABB 994J

1970 MG Mgb

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2021
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

427 mi
Last recorded427 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2020
Typical for 1970 MG Mgb31,791 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationABB 994J
MakeMG
ModelMgb
Year1970
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc
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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2020 427 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2019 422 miles

rear axcle rusting

rear leaf springs rusting

Pass 5 Sep 2018 377 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2017 42 miles

Collant leak

Fail 21 Aug 2017 16 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Rear Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Outer Track rod end loose both (2.2.B.1d)

Collant leak

Pass 4 Aug 2016 26,943 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2016 26,943 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Jun 2015 26,619 miles

excessive corrosion on drivers floor but not in prescribed area

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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ABB 994J is a 1970 MG Mgb in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1970 MG Mgb models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.6% with a typical mileage of 31,791 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 Mgb fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 736 recorded failures. If you're considering buying ABB 994J, 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 56 years old, this MG Mgb is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of ABB 994J?

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What year was ABB 994J registered?

ABB 994J is a 1970 MG Mgb, first registered on 11 November 1970.

Is ABB 994J safe to buy?

The MOT history for ABB 994J shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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