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ABV 111M

1974 MG B

Orange Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

91,191 mi
Last recorded91,191 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2016
Typical for 1974 MG B41,928 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationABV 111M
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1974
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2016 91,191 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 90,419 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 89,962 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2013 88,939 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2012 88,550 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 88,181 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 86,684 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 86,619 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2007 86,589 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2007 86,589 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Pass 10 Nov 2006 86,554 miles

Oil leak

Fail 9 Nov 2006 86,552 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Coolant leak

Oil leak

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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ABV 111M is a 1974 MG B in Orange with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1974 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.8% with a typical mileage of 41,928 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 ABV 111M, 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 52 years old, this MG B is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was ABV 111M registered?

ABV 111M is a 1974 MG B, first registered on 6 June 1974.

Is ABV 111M safe to buy?

The MOT history for ABV 111M shows 12 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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