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AAE 590J

1970 MG B GT

Yellow Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2019
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

53,322 mi
Last recorded53,322 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2018
Typical for 1970 MG B GT39,363 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAAE 590J
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1970
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2018 53,322 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2018 53,322 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 20 Mar 2017 51,127 miles

slight noise on front wheel bearings

Pass 15 Apr 2016 50,822 miles

nsf + osf top king pin bushes worn but has no play

Fail 14 Apr 2016 50,822 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

nsf + osf top king pin bushes worn but has no play

Pass 3 Jul 2013 60,650 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2013 60,650 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

How Reliable is the MG B GT?

Based on 132,623 MOT tests across 14,879 vehicles.

74.5%
Pass Rate
458
Miles/Year
60
Year Lifespan
14,879
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 4,350
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 4,119
brake binding 3,855
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 3,693
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 3,413
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AAE 590J is a 1970 MG B GT in Yellow with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1970 MG B GT models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.6% with a typical mileage of 39,363 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a MG B GT fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 4,350 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AAE 590J, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG B GT typically stays on UK roads for around 60 years. At 56 years old, this MG B GT is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AAE 590J?

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What year was AAE 590J registered?

AAE 590J is a 1970 MG B GT, first registered on 4 November 1970.

Is AAE 590J safe to buy?

The MOT history for AAE 590J shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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