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AAH 150S

1978 MG B

Yellow Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

11,462 mi
Last recorded11,462 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2013
Typical for 1978 MG B49,048 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAAH 150S
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1978
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2013 11,462 miles

nearside rear tyre sidewall cracking

Fail 12 Aug 2013 11,462 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside rear tyre sidewall cracking

Pass 30 Jul 2012 11,458 miles

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 8 Aug 2011 11,412 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 11,343 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 11,047 miles

nearside rear tyre perished and cracking

slight lift in nearside king pin

Fail 11 Aug 2009 11,047 miles

Brake linkage has abnormal movement of levers indicating maladjustment (3.5.1f)

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

Nearside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

loose clamp on exhaust

nearside rear tyre perished and cracking

offside front brake binding slightly

slight lift in nearside king pin

Pass 28 Jul 2008 10,893 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 10,460 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2006 10,020 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2006 10,020 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 10 Mar 2006 9,714 miles

Nearside Outer Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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AAH 150S is a 1978 MG B in Yellow with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1978 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.8% with a typical mileage of 49,048 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 AAH 150S, 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 48 years old, this MG B is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AAH 150S?

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What year was AAH 150S registered?

AAH 150S is a 1978 MG B, first registered on 1 May 1978.

Is AAH 150S safe to buy?

The MOT history for AAH 150S shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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