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ABM 140B

1986 MG B

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2023
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

23,924 mi
Last recorded23,924 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2022
Typical for 1986 MG B56,306 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationABM 140B
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2022 23,924 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2021 23,654 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 May 2020 23,397 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 19 May 2020 23,397 miles

Offside Front Brake hose porous leaking under pressure (1.1.12 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Apr 2019 23,078 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2019 23,078 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements front and rear (0.1 (d))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 22,710 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracking on outer rubber (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 4 Apr 2018 22,710 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracking on outer rubber (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 5 Apr 2017 22,338 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 22,165 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 21,853 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 21,644 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 20,584 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 20,577 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2008 20,571 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2007 1,360 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 20,554 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2005 20,542 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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ABM 140B is a 1986 MG B in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1986 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.2% with a typical mileage of 56,306 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 ABM 140B, 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 40 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 ABM 140B registered?

ABM 140B is a 1986 MG B, first registered on 23 May 1986.

Is ABM 140B safe to buy?

The MOT history for ABM 140B shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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