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AAU 451T

1978 MG B GT

Blue Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2020
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

65,744 mi
Last recorded65,744 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2019
Typical for 1978 MG B GT48,159 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAAU 451T
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2019 65,744 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2019 65,744 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases CENTRE SECTION (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced INNER WING AT THE SIDE OF SERVO RESIVIOR (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Feb 2018 65,582 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2017 64,705 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 64,042 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 63,671 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 62,656 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2008 61,838 miles

O/s/f shock absorber damping reduced to minimum.

O/s/r brake binding slightly.

Slight free movement at n/s/f suspension lower trunnion.

Pass 1 Aug 2007 61,042 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2006 60,444 miles

Both rear brakes binding slightly.

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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AAU 451T is a 1978 MG B GT in Blue with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 AAU 451T, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AAU 451T registered?

AAU 451T is a 1978 MG B GT, first registered on 31 December 1978.

Is AAU 451T safe to buy?

The MOT history for AAU 451T shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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