MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
86,271 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)
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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AES 217T is a 1978 MG B GT in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 AES 217T, 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.
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How do I check the history of AES 217T?
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What year was AES 217T registered?
AES 217T is a 1978 MG B GT, first registered on 11 December 1978.
Is AES 217T safe to buy?
The MOT history for AES 217T shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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