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CKP 83T

1979 MG B

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2022
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

60,995 mi
Last recorded60,995 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2021
Typical for 1979 MG B52,384 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCKP 83T
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1979
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2021 60,995 miles

Nearside Door mirror missing

Pass 31 Aug 2018 60,983 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 60,924 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 60,839 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 60,805 miles

Exhaust middle support corroded/worn

Exhaust rear support missing

Slight wear in the steering rack

Pass 4 Sep 2014 60,587 miles

Exhaust rear support bracket missing

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

Fail 29 Aug 2014 60,587 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Exhaust rear support bracket missing

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

Pass 4 Sep 2013 60,393 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2013 60,392 miles

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

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

Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.4c)

Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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CKP 83T is a 1979 MG B in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 CKP 83T, 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 CKP 83T registered?

CKP 83T is a 1979 MG B, first registered on 1 April 1979.

Is CKP 83T safe to buy?

The MOT history for CKP 83T shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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