MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
64,289 miAbove average mileage for this year
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front number plate
general underside corroding
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
slight play in osf inner rack joint
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Rear Exhaust bobbin split
Slight play in o/s/r wheel bearing
front tyres worn on inside edges
n/s parking brake mechanism stiff
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
both front lower wishbone inner bushes splitting
both headlamp aims on lowest settings
n/s steering rack boot perishing
o/s/r tyre cracking
slight play in o/s f wheel bearing
How Reliable is the MG B GT?
Based on 132,623 MOT tests across 14,879 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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AEC 893S is a 1978 MG B GT in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.
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 AEC 893S, 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
How do I check the history of AEC 893S?
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What year was AEC 893S registered?
AEC 893S is a 1978 MG B GT, first registered on 17 April 1978.
Is AEC 893S safe to buy?
The MOT history for AEC 893S shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does AEC 893S have outstanding finance?
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