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CDG 161T

1979 MG B

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2019
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

36,990 mi
Last recorded36,990 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2018
Typical for 1979 MG B52,384 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCDG 161T
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1979
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2018 36,990 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2017 36,917 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner bushes cracking / perishing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced inner mirror lens (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner bushes cracking / perishing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced inner mirror lens (1.7.5a)

slight corrosion starting both rear outer sills

Pass 6 Jun 2016 36,720 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 6 Jun 2016 36,720 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Dec 2014 36,542 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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CDG 161T is a 1979 MG B in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 CDG 161T, 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 CDG 161T registered?

CDG 161T is a 1979 MG B, first registered on 1 January 1979.

Is CDG 161T safe to buy?

The MOT history for CDG 161T shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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