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CJA 574T

1979 MG Mgb GT

Yellow Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

39,113 mi
Last recorded39,113 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2017
Typical for 1979 MG Mgb GT32,044 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCJA 574T
MakeMG
ModelMgb GT
Year1979
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2017 39,113 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 38,696 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 38,603 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 38,555 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 38,465 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2013 38,465 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 9 Jul 2012 38,360 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 38,242 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 38,045 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 37,957 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 37,602 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2007 37,058 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2006 36,870 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2006 36,865 miles

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

How Reliable is the MG Mgb GT?

Based on 3,633 MOT tests across 342 vehicles.

74.8%
Pass Rate
484
Miles/Year
60
Year Lifespan
342
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 113
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 108
brake binding 88
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 70
Stop lamp not working 69
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CJA 574T is a 1979 MG Mgb GT in Yellow with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1979 MG Mgb GT models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.4% with a typical mileage of 32,044 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a MG Mgb GT fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 113 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CJA 574T, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Mgb GT typically stays on UK roads for around 60 years. At 47 years old, this MG Mgb GT is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CJA 574T registered?

CJA 574T is a 1979 MG Mgb GT, first registered on 3 May 1979.

Is CJA 574T safe to buy?

The MOT history for CJA 574T shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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