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CMX 99T

1979 MG B

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2017
Tests19 (9 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate47.4%

Mileage

89,734 mi
Last recorded89,734 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2017
Typical for 1979 MG B52,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCMX 99T
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1979
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

9 pass 10 fail
Fail 18 Jul 2017 89,734 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Corrosion inner wheel arch

Nearside Front Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 27 May 2016 89,734 miles
Fail 9 May 2016 89,728 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Headlamp not working on dipped beam both lamps (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Registration plate lamp not working both lamps (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front inner wheel arch excess corrosion

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

Pass 13 May 2015 89,734 miles

front nearside inner wheel arch excess corrosion

Fail 12 May 2015 89,728 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

front nearside inner wheel arch excess corrosion

Pass 3 May 2014 89,728 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2014 89,728 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

All road springs corroded

N/s front chassis corroded in wheel arch

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Apr 2013 89,728 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 89,730 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2012 89,728 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Jun 2010 88,715 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2010 88,709 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Pass 22 May 2009 88,372 miles
Fail 21 May 2009 88,365 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2008 88,153 miles
Fail 29 May 2008 88,144 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Offside Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

Surface corrosion by rear spring hangers. Rear axle straps badly perished. Front number plate cracked. Front wishbone bushes perishing.

Fail 17 Jul 2007 88,089 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe collapsed (3.6.C.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint insecure in a suspension arm (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 23 Jun 2006 87,561 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 20 Jun 2006 87,555 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

corrosion front nearside floor to sill

corrosion front offside and front nearside floors

corrosion front offside floor to sill

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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CMX 99T is a 1979 MG B in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 47.4%.

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 CMX 99T, 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 CMX 99T registered?

CMX 99T is a 1979 MG B, first registered on 1 April 1979.

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