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ABL 179J

1970 MG B GT

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

70,851 mi
Last recorded70,851 miles
Recorded on4 May 2018
Typical for 1970 MG B GT39,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationABL 179J
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1970
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 May 2018 70,851 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel spoke slightly loose (4.2.A.1b)

Offside Rear Road wheel spoke slightly loose (4.2.A.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Wheel fitment has slight wear between wheel and hub spigot mounting (4.2.B.5)

front discs and pads worn

Fail 3 May 2018 70,841 miles

Nearside Front Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Road wheel spoke slightly loose (4.2.A.1b)

Offside Rear Road wheel spoke slightly loose (4.2.A.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Wheel fitment has slight wear between wheel and hub spigot mounting (4.2.B.5)

front discs and pads worn

Pass 2 May 2017 70,812 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fitment has slight wear between wheel and hub spigot mounting. (4.2.B.5)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Road wheel spoke slightly loose (4.2.A.1b)

Offside Rear Road wheel spoke slightly loose (4.2.A.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 May 2016 70,769 miles

nearside front tyre cracking and near limit

Pass 8 May 2015 70,683 miles
Fail 7 May 2015 70,671 miles

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

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 19 May 2014 70,578 miles
Fail 12 May 2014 70,563 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 1 May 2013 70,388 miles

no main beam tell tail

Fail 29 Apr 2013 70,374 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

no main beam tell tail

Pass 10 May 2012 70,167 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 70,015 miles
Fail 5 May 2011 70,002 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 5 May 2010 69,858 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 69,716 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 69,412 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 69,183 miles
Fail 1 May 2007 69,171 miles

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 4 May 2006 68,888 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2006 68,875 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.A.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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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ABL 179J is a 1970 MG B GT in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 ABL 179J, 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.

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ABL 179J is a 1970 MG B GT, first registered on 6 August 1970.

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