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CCH 817T

1979 MG B

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2018
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

9,493 mi
Last recorded9,493 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2017
Typical for 1979 MG B52,384 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCCH 817T
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1979
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2017 9,493 miles

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion near rear spring front mounting (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2016 8,895 miles

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

slight bind on offside front and rear brakes

Fail 8 Apr 2016 8,895 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

slight bind on offside front and rear brakes

Pass 24 Apr 2015 7,566 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

rear leaf spring bushes worn

Fail 26 Mar 2015 7,565 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

rear leaf spring bushes worn

Pass 6 Mar 2014 6,545 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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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CCH 817T is a 1979 MG B in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 CCH 817T, 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 CCH 817T?

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What year was CCH 817T registered?

CCH 817T is a 1979 MG B, first registered on 6 February 1979.

Is CCH 817T safe to buy?

The MOT history for CCH 817T shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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