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CDV 77T

1979 MG B

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2019
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

73,804 mi
Last recorded73,804 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2018
Typical for 1979 MG B52,384 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCDV 77T
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2018 73,804 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2017 73,390 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2017 73,386 miles

Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Pass 8 Dec 2016 73,120 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2015 72,689 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Dec 2015 72,689 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2014 72,299 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2014 72,299 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Dec 2013 71,644 miles

Nsf slight play in steering rack

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

front suspension components corroded

Fail 9 Dec 2013 71,639 miles

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

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

Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nsf slight play in steering rack

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

front suspension components corroded

Pass 2 Nov 2012 71,102 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2012 71,102 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 3 Aug 2011 70,185 miles

Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

n/s/f inner rack joint slight play

Fail 27 Jul 2011 70,179 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

n/s/f inner rack joint slight play

Pass 21 Jul 2010 69,370 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 69,105 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Jul 2009 69,010 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 29 May 2008 68,764 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Fail 28 May 2008 68,764 miles

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

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 4 Jun 2007 68,358 miles
Fail 25 May 2007 68,358 miles

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

Fail 2 May 2007 68,358 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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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CDV 77T is a 1979 MG B in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 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 CDV 77T, 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.

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What year was CDV 77T registered?

CDV 77T is a 1979 MG B, first registered on 1 January 1979.

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