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AES 160T

1979 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

94,495 mi
Last recorded94,495 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2025
Typical for 1979 MG B52,384 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAES 160T
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2025 94,495 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2023 93,639 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2022 92,802 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2021 91,712 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2020 90,978 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2019 90,570 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 90,482 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 90,312 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 90,076 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2013 89,858 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 89,289 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s front brake disc back plate corroded

oil leak from rear diff

oil leak from sump gasket

Fail 3 Oct 2012 89,267 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s front brake disc back plate corroded

oil leak from rear diff

oil leak from sump gasket

Pass 3 Oct 2011 88,031 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2011 88,031 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Oct 2010 87,196 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Oct 2009 85,836 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2009 85,836 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 7 Apr 2009 26,560 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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AES 160T is a 1979 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AES 160T, 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

How do I check the history of AES 160T?

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What year was AES 160T registered?

AES 160T is a 1979 MG B, first registered on 9 May 1979.

Is AES 160T safe to buy?

The MOT history for AES 160T shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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