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CAP 666T

1979 MG B

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

51,744 mi
Last recorded51,744 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2016
Typical for 1979 MG B52,384 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCAP 666T
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1979
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2016 51,744 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2016 51,734 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Pass 1 Apr 2015 50,569 miles

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Pass 30 Apr 2014 49,096 miles

Oil leak

Pass 16 May 2013 47,681 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 46,415 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 44,081 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2011 44,081 miles

Centre Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 1 Jul 2010 43,468 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2010 43,468 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2009 42,299 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2009 42,299 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2008 42,265 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2008 42,234 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fail 7 Nov 2007 41,528 miles

Offside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 7 Nov 2007 41,528 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2006 41,516 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2006 41,516 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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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CAP 666T is a 1979 MG B in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 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 CAP 666T, 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 CAP 666T?

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What year was CAP 666T registered?

CAP 666T is a 1979 MG B, first registered on 18 May 1979.

Is CAP 666T safe to buy?

The MOT history for CAP 666T shows 18 tests with a 61.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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