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CCT 702V

1979 MG B

Blue Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

15,332 mi
Last recorded15,332 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2025
Typical for 1979 MG B52,384 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCCT 702V
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2025 15,332 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2022 13,957 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2020 12,353 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Reduced effort from nearside park brake

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2019 10,098 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view n/s of windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Wiper blades worn.

Fail 8 Jan 2019 10,098 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view n/s of windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Wiper blades worn.

Pass 21 Sep 2017 10,091 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2017 10,091 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Pass 22 Sep 2016 9,171 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 29 Sep 2015 7,952 miles

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

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

oil leak

Pass 9 Oct 2014 6,358 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 4,736 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 3,862 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 2,515 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 1,689 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 99,674 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 98,346 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 9 Oct 2007 97,306 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 95,820 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2005 94,798 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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CCT 702V is a 1979 MG B in Blue with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 CCT 702V, 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

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What year was CCT 702V registered?

CCT 702V is a 1979 MG B, first registered on 6 August 1979.

Is CCT 702V safe to buy?

The MOT history for CCT 702V shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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