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AJM 485A

1998 MG Mgb

Red Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

16,011 mi
Last recorded16,011 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2019
Typical for 1998 MG Mgb33,350 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJM 485A
MakeMG
ModelMgb
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2019 16,011 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2018 15,280 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Jan 2018 15,279 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2017 15,096 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 26 Jan 2016 14,253 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

coolant leak

slight leak from steering rack

Pass 22 Jan 2015 13,152 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2014 10,910 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2013 8,457 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 23 Jan 2012 5,593 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 4,746 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 4,208 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 36,909 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2009 3,690 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 11 Jan 2008 3,061 miles

Battery insecure

all 4 tyres old and perishing

Pass 28 Apr 2007 2,781 miles

SLIGHT PLAY IN WIPER ARM N/S/FRONT

Pass 22 Apr 2006 2,619 miles

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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AJM 485A is a 1998 MG Mgb in Red with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1998 MG Mgb models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.6% with a typical mileage of 33,350 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 AJM 485A, 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 28 years old, this MG Mgb is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was AJM 485A registered?

AJM 485A is a 1998 MG Mgb, first registered on 3 April 1998.

Is AJM 485A safe to buy?

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