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AAE 549J

1970 MG B

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

5,316 mi
Last recorded5,316 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2023
Typical for 1970 MG B35,160 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAAE 549J
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1970
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2023 5,316 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 3,894 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 2,375 miles
Fail 11 May 2018 2,375 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 12 May 2017 99,684 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive lower wing/sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive lower wing/sill (2.4.A.3)

age related cracks to sidewalls of o.s.r.and n.s.r.tyres.

n.s.f.shock absorber weak in operation

Pass 11 May 2016 98,582 miles

corrosion to the forward lower sections of the o.s.and n.s.rear wings.

Pass 14 Apr 2015 97,234 miles

corrosion is becoming evident to the front lower sections of the o.s.and n.s.rear wings.

Pass 17 Apr 2014 95,495 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2014 95,495 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2013 92,392 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 15 Apr 2013 92,387 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

o.s.f.and n.s.f.brakes binding slightly.

Pass 17 Apr 2012 88,850 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

the n.s.f.brake is binding slightly.

Fail 16 Apr 2012 88,949 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

the n.s.f.brake is binding slightly.

Pass 26 Apr 2011 85,916 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 83,325 miles

(1) Handbrake cover loose on lever. (2) Wiring harness chafing rear axle, offside. (3) Evidence of previous tyre contact rear offside inner arch. Not fouling at test.

Pass 22 Apr 2009 81,069 miles
Fail 14 May 2008 77,720 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 May 2008 77,720 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 77,673 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 77,551 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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AAE 549J is a 1970 MG B in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AAE 549J, 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.

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What year was AAE 549J registered?

AAE 549J is a 1970 MG B, first registered on 5 November 1970.

Is AAE 549J safe to buy?

The MOT history for AAE 549J shows 20 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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