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AEG 78

1981 MG Tc

Red Petrol 1250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2019
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

14,840 mi
Last recorded14,840 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2018
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAEG 78
MakeMG
ModelTc
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,250cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2018 14,840 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 14,601 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 13,412 miles
Pass 25 May 2013 12,493 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 19 May 2012 11,302 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 18 Jun 2011 10,301 miles

slight play in both rear half shafts

Pass 29 May 2010 6,938 miles

slight play in nearside front king pin

slight play in nearside rear hub

Pass 16 May 2009 4,868 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

slight play in both front hub splines

Pass 10 May 2008 3,972 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

slight play in both front hub splines

Pass 8 May 2007 3,295 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2007 3,270 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Steering retaining device missing (2.2.C.1g)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2006 3,226 miles

How Reliable is the MG Tc?

Based on 2,261 MOT tests across 377 vehicles.

88.9%
Pass Rate
336
Miles/Year
80
Year Lifespan
377
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brakes imbalanced across an axle 47
Stop lamp not working 44
parking brake recording little or no effort 26
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 25
brake application uneven 25
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AEG 78 is a 1981 MG Tc in Red with a 1,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

The most common reason a MG Tc fails its MOT is brakes imbalanced across an axle, accounting for 47 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AEG 78, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Tc typically stays on UK roads for around 80 years. At 45 years old, this MG Tc is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AEG 78 registered?

AEG 78 is a 1981 MG Tc, first registered on 14 January 1981.

Is AEG 78 safe to buy?

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