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AAJ 669T

1978 MG B GT

Brown Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

40,184 mi
Last recorded40,184 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 1978 MG B GT48,159 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAAJ 669T
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1978
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 40,184 miles

All tyres 8 years old

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

Pass 21 Oct 2024 39,899 miles

All tyres now 7 yr old

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

Covers fitted obscuring some components

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil sump leaking due to corrosion (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2023 39,859 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2022 39,782 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive sump and front crank oil seal ?? (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2021 39,709 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 39,686 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive sump and front crankshaft seal area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2019 39,681 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2018 39,230 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2017 38,751 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2016 38,416 miles

Oil leak sump ()

front and rear springs corrosion setting in

front lower arm bushes rubber perished

rear leaf spring eye bushes perished and worn at rear

two tyres 2009 two tyres 2008 recommended replacement every 7 years

Pass 2 Oct 2015 37,851 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2014 37,072 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

front lower suapension arm bushes perished

front swivel pins/joints worn

Fail 6 Oct 2014 37,072 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

front lower suapension arm bushes perished

front swivel pins/joints worn

Pass 8 Oct 2013 36,212 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Oct 2012 35,649 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 35,017 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 34,493 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 33,809 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 33,470 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 33,374 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

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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AAJ 669T is a 1978 MG B GT in Brown with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

Across all 1978 MG B GT models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.9% with a typical mileage of 48,159 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 AAJ 669T, 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 48 years old, this MG B GT is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AAJ 669T registered?

AAJ 669T is a 1978 MG B GT, first registered on 18 September 1978.

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