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AKM 164T

1978 MG B

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

21,811 mi
Last recorded21,811 miles
Recorded on10 May 2025
Typical for 1978 MG B49,048 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAKM 164T
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 May 2025 21,811 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2023 21,556 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2022 21,063 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2021 20,661 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2021 20,661 miles

Brake performance not tested due to leaking brake hose (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Rear Inner Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system on axle (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Pass 5 Sep 2020 20,322 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2019 19,852 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2018 19,361 miles

Central Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 14 Feb 2018 19,357 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush wishbone.... (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Central Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 6 Feb 2017 17,866 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2017 17,866 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Feb 2016 16,049 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 12,677 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2014 9,235 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 7,443 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2012 7,334 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 9 Feb 2012 7,334 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Feb 2011 4,363 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2010 1,449 miles

Oil leak

Fail 21 Jan 2010 1,302 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Outer Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Pass 9 Feb 2009 97,573 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 94,364 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2008 94,363 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 8 Feb 2007 90,600 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2007 90,600 miles

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 1 Feb 2006 86,769 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2006 86,769 miles

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

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

offside front kingpin has slight play. †offside front shock has slight leak.

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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AKM 164T is a 1978 MG B in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 AKM 164T, 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

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What year was AKM 164T registered?

AKM 164T is a 1978 MG B, first registered on 21 August 1978.

Is AKM 164T safe to buy?

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