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CJH 476V

1979 MG B

Yellow Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2023
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

45,928 mi
Last recorded45,928 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2022
Typical for 1979 MG B52,384 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCJH 476V
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1979
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2022 45,928 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2020 45,125 miles

fuel pipe union on pump might need repair soon

Pass 5 Mar 2019 44,801 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Mar 2018 43,992 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Mar 2017 43,475 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2016 43,434 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 43,329 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2014 42,987 miles

osr inner sill starting to rust

Fail 21 Jun 2014 42,956 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Mar 2013 42,483 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2013 42,472 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 6 Nov 2007 42,221 miles

ALL TYRES STARTING TO PERISH AND BECOMING LOW MINOR ENGINE OIL LEAKS

Pass 9 Nov 2006 41,342 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2006 41,342 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 28 Oct 2005 40,548 miles

slight play in steering rack surface corrosion on rear suspension units

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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CJH 476V is a 1979 MG B in Yellow with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 CJH 476V, 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 CJH 476V registered?

CJH 476V is a 1979 MG B, first registered on 28 September 1979.

Is CJH 476V safe to buy?

The MOT history for CJH 476V shows 15 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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