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CKU 580V

1979 MG B

Yellow Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2019
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

41,834 mi
Last recorded41,834 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2018
Typical for 1979 MG B52,384 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCKU 580V
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1979
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2018 41,834 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 41,819 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 5 Apr 2016 41,774 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2015 41,718 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 41,557 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 18 Mar 2014 41,557 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Feb 2013 41,434 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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CKU 580V is a 1979 MG B in Yellow with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 CKU 580V, 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

How do I check the history of CKU 580V?

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What year was CKU 580V registered?

CKU 580V is a 1979 MG B, first registered on 1 August 1979.

Is CKU 580V safe to buy?

The MOT history for CKU 580V shows 7 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.

Does CKU 580V have outstanding finance?

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