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ABH 113C

1988 MG B

Cream Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2021
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

78,652 mi
Last recorded78,652 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2019
Typical for 1988 MG B69,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationABH 113C
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1988
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2019 78,652 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 78,311 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 77,910 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 77,682 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 76,574 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

exhaust rear silencer slightly deteriorated

Fail 1 Jul 2015 76,574 miles

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

exhaust rear silencer slightly deteriorated

main beam warning lamp not working

Pass 28 Nov 2011 76,472 miles

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 24 Nov 2011 76,472 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2006 76,126 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2006 76,126 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at wishbone bearing (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Outer Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

o/s front kingpin has slight movement

temporary fuel cap fitted

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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ABH 113C is a 1988 MG B in Cream with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1988 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.8% with a typical mileage of 69,398 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 ABH 113C, 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 38 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 ABH 113C registered?

ABH 113C is a 1988 MG B, first registered on 10 May 1988.

Is ABH 113C safe to buy?

The MOT history for ABH 113C shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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