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AOE 662T

1979 MG B

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

17,778 mi
Last recorded17,778 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 1979 MG B52,384 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAOE 662T
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1979
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 17,778 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2024 15,964 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2023 15,859 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2022 15,837 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2022 15,834 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 1 Apr 2021 15,611 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2021 15,610 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Jan 2020 15,475 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2020 15,486 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Feb 2017 14,885 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 13,782 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2014 13,735 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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AOE 662T is a 1979 MG B in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AOE 662T, 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 AOE 662T?

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What year was AOE 662T registered?

AOE 662T is a 1979 MG B, first registered on 27 April 1979.

Is AOE 662T safe to buy?

The MOT history for AOE 662T shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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