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AEA 264S

1978 MG B

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2019
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

6,596 mi
Last recorded6,596 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2018
Typical for 1978 MG B49,048 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAEA 264S
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1978
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2018 6,596 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 6,489 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2017 6,488 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Apr 2016 5,827 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2014 5,544 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2014 5,544 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Pass 28 Oct 2008 5,299 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2008 5,299 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fail 24 Oct 2008 5,381 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.5e)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front brake caliper locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c) DANGEROUS

boot lock shot

flash switch worn

handbrake ratchet faulty/worn

inertia reel poor operation

multiple prior repairs/sealant/boot carpeted.unable to properly assess some testable items/areas

n/s/f lever arm leaking

n/s/r spring mount bracket damaged

no prior mot record.how many years ago did it expire

o/s/f chassis corroded above rollbar mount

oil contamination underbody

screen damage

vin plate not attached to vehicle

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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AEA 264S is a 1978 MG B in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 AEA 264S, 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 AEA 264S?

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What year was AEA 264S registered?

AEA 264S is a 1978 MG B, first registered on 16 June 1978.

Is AEA 264S safe to buy?

The MOT history for AEA 264S shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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