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AAK 968T

1979 MG B

Brown Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

85,767 mi
Last recorded85,767 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2019
Typical for 1979 MG B52,384 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAAK 968T
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1979
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2019 85,767 miles

(general underbody corrosion)

Front (crossmember corroded)

Oil leak, but not excessive (engine) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Oct 2019 85,762 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

(general underbody corrosion)

Front (crossmember corroded)

Oil leak, but not excessive (engine) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2018 85,756 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Aug 2018 85,752 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2017 85,737 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2017 85,726 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

o/s/r tyre case in poor condition

Pass 23 Aug 2016 85,683 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 85,577 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion floor (6.1.B.2)

o/s front and rear tyre starting to crack

Pass 9 Sep 2014 85,525 miles

H C high @ idle

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

o/s front and rear tyres starting to crack

Pass 15 Aug 2013 85,327 miles

o/s front and rear tyres starting to crack

o/s front floor corroded not considered excessive

Pass 28 Jul 2012 84,947 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 84,556 miles

o/s/f floorpan corroded

Pass 28 Jul 2010 83,874 miles

Front exhaust bracket not secured

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 28 Jul 2010 83,874 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front exhaust bracket not secured

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 1 Jul 2009 82,085 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 82,009 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Oil leak

Fail 17 Jul 2008 82,006 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Jul 2007 80,721 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006 80,704 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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AAK 968T is a 1979 MG B in Brown with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 1979 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.5% with a typical mileage of 52,384 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 AAK 968T, 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 47 years old, this MG B is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AAK 968T registered?

AAK 968T is a 1979 MG B, first registered on 9 March 1979.

Is AAK 968T safe to buy?

The MOT history for AAK 968T shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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