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AAP 449T

1978 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

12,992 mi
Last recorded12,992 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2019
Typical for 1978 MG B49,048 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAAP 449T
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2019 12,992 miles

Nearside Rear hub oil seal leak

Pass 20 Mar 2018 12,371 miles

Nearside Rear axle hub oil leak

Fail 19 Mar 2018 12,370 miles

Battery insecure battery box corroded (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear axle hub oil leak

Pass 7 Mar 2017 12,065 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement and o/s rear upper front bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Mar 2016 11,546 miles

battery tray corroded

Pass 9 Mar 2015 9,555 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2015 9,550 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Fail 14 May 2014 9,011 miles

Fuel pipe union leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 14 May 2014 9,011 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 5 Jun 2013 8,537 miles

Oil leak

slight wear in n/s/f top and bottom suspension joints

water leak from bottom radiator hose

Fail 29 May 2013 8,530 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

slight wear in n/s/f top and bottom suspension joints

water leak from bottom radiator hose

Fail 9 Jul 2012 6,421 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight play in o/s and n/s/f suspension joints

slight wear in o/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 9 Jul 2012 6,421 miles

Oil leak

slight play in o/s and n/s/f suspension joints

slight wear in o/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 25 May 2011 4,105 miles
Fail 25 May 2011 4,105 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 May 2010 1,547 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 30 May 2009 70,270 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 67,805 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 67,172 miles

offside castle section corroded

Pass 5 Apr 2006 64,219 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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AAP 449T is a 1978 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 AAP 449T, 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.

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What year was AAP 449T registered?

AAP 449T is a 1978 MG B, first registered on 20 October 1978.

Is AAP 449T safe to buy?

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