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CBY 858T

1979 MG B

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2020
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

11,685 mi
Last recorded11,685 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2019
Typical for 1979 MG B52,384 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCBY 858T
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1979
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2019 11,685 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2018 11,626 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Fuel hose chafing Fuel hose from tank (6.1.3 (c) (i))

Rear Fuel hose from tank perishing and cracking

Pass 17 Oct 2017 11,378 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2016 11,009 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 1 Nov 2016 11,009 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 28 Oct 2015 10,577 miles

underside fully undersealed - covering some brake and suspension components

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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CBY 858T is a 1979 MG B in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 CBY 858T, 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 CBY 858T?

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What year was CBY 858T registered?

CBY 858T is a 1979 MG B, first registered on 20 April 1979.

Is CBY 858T safe to buy?

The MOT history for CBY 858T shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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