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AES 167T

1979 MG B

Orange Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

33,756 mi
Last recorded33,756 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2018
Typical for 1979 MG B52,384 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAES 167T
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1979
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2018 33,756 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 12 May 2017 32,838 miles

Coolant leak ()

Front both doors corroded

Front wheel bearing has slight play both (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak ()

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

roof torn

Pass 18 Jul 2016 32,167 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2016 32,167 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 24 Jun 2015 32,028 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 31,703 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2013 29,908 miles
Fail 19 May 2011 24,488 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 19 May 2011 24,488 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 24,469 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 24,115 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2009 24,115 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 13 May 2008 23,644 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 22,572 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 20,717 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

all 4tyres perished walls/tread RECOMMEND REPLAC ED

battery insecure

slight det f/r susp r/bushes †WEAR RACK NOISY MON ITOR †STEERING ROD VERY CLOSE TO CHASSIS LEG

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 167T is a 1979 MG B in Orange with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 167T, 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

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What year was AES 167T registered?

AES 167T is a 1979 MG B, first registered on 8 February 1979.

Is AES 167T safe to buy?

The MOT history for AES 167T shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AES 167T have outstanding finance?

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