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ABM 511B

1998 MG B GT

Red Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2017
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

41,147 mi
Last recorded41,147 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2016
Typical for 1998 MG B GT40,412 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationABM 511B
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2016 41,147 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

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

Fail 29 Sep 2016 41,123 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Front tyres worn

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Jul 2015 40,907 miles

both steering rack boots starting to perish

Pass 16 Jul 2014 60,642 miles

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)

Pass 14 Aug 2012 39,917 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2012 39,917 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 12 May 2006 36,810 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2006 36,773 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

offside battery clamp insecure not retaining battery

How Reliable is the MG B GT?

Based on 132,623 MOT tests across 14,879 vehicles.

74.5%
Pass Rate
458
Miles/Year
60
Year Lifespan
14,879
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 4,350
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 4,119
brake binding 3,855
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 3,693
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 3,413
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ABM 511B is a 1998 MG B GT in Red with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1998 MG B GT models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.2% with a typical mileage of 40,412 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 GT fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 4,350 recorded failures. If you're considering buying ABM 511B, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG B GT typically stays on UK roads for around 60 years. At 28 years old, this MG B GT is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was ABM 511B registered?

ABM 511B is a 1998 MG B GT, first registered on 30 October 1998.

Is ABM 511B safe to buy?

The MOT history for ABM 511B shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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