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AMO 896J

1970 MG B

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2024
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

28,960 mi
Last recorded28,960 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2023
Typical for 1970 MG B35,160 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAMO 896J
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1970
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2023 28,960 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2021 28,847 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2019 28,639 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2018 28,508 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 28,255 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 27,843 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2015 27,543 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Jun 2014 26,897 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 26,836 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Fail 3 Apr 2013 26,836 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Pass 3 Apr 2012 26,559 miles

axle oil leak

gearbox oil leak

underbody corrosion

Pass 6 Apr 2011 25,773 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 25,258 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 24,375 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 23,272 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 22,531 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 21,952 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 896J is a 1970 MG B in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

Across all 1970 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.5% with a typical mileage of 35,160 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 896J, 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 56 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 AMO 896J registered?

AMO 896J is a 1970 MG B, first registered on 3 December 1970.

Is AMO 896J safe to buy?

The MOT history for AMO 896J shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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