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ALG 144J

1991 MG Mgb

Red Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2022
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

5,986 mi
Last recorded5,986 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2021
Typical for 1991 MG Mgb10,863 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationALG 144J
MakeMG
ModelMgb
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2021 5,986 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2021 5,986 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 13 May 2019 5,237 miles
Fail 17 May 2018 4,976 miles

Fuel system component leaking Fuel pump banjo along underbody at off side. (7.2.3)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 31 May 2017 4,589 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 4,170 miles

rear diff oil leak

Fail 11 May 2015 4,170 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear diff oil leak

Pass 12 May 2014 3,586 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 3,465 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 2,822 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2011 2,475 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

OIL level on MIN.

Oil leak

Pass 22 Mar 2010 2,119 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 1,746 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 1,408 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 690 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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ALG 144J is a 1991 MG Mgb in Red with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1991 MG Mgb models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.2% with a typical mileage of 10,863 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 ALG 144J, 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 35 years old, this MG Mgb is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was ALG 144J registered?

ALG 144J is a 1991 MG Mgb, first registered on 9 April 1991.

Is ALG 144J safe to buy?

The MOT history for ALG 144J shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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