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AMO 888J

1971 MG B

Maroon Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

86,927 mi
Last recorded86,927 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2017
Typical for 1971 MG B35,468 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAMO 888J
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1971
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2017 86,927 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 86,144 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2015 85,326 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Jul 2014 84,239 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Jul 2013 83,454 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2013 83,321 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2012 82,369 miles

slight play from offside inner steering rack

Pass 14 Jul 2011 81,348 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 79,707 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 78,401 miles

Nearside Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 5 Jul 2008 76,753 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2007 75,684 miles

light scoring to o/s/f windsreen

some play detected at the toop of the steering column

Pass 11 Jul 2006 74,038 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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AMO 888J is a 1971 MG B in Maroon with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

Across all 1971 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.3% with a typical mileage of 35,468 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 AMO 888J, 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 55 years old, this MG B is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AMO 888J?

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What year was AMO 888J registered?

AMO 888J is a 1971 MG B, first registered on 1 January 1971.

Is AMO 888J safe to buy?

The MOT history for AMO 888J shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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