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COA 118V

1979 MG B

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

20,470 mi
Last recorded20,470 miles
Recorded on2 May 2014
Typical for 1979 MG B52,384 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCOA 118V
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 May 2014 20,470 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2014 20,463 miles

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

Fail 19 Apr 2013 20,196 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2013 20,196 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 20,071 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 20,054 miles
Fail 25 May 2011 20,053 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

underside of vehicle is very corroded

Pass 17 May 2010 19,363 miles

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

underside of vehicle is very corroded

Pass 21 May 2009 19,169 miles

offside rear spring front mount as slight corrosion

underside of vehicle has been repaired in several places and is very corroded

Pass 28 May 2008 18,464 miles

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

underside of vehicle is very corroded and may need attension before next mot test

Pass 24 May 2007 17,326 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

underside of vehcle is very corroded

Pass 15 May 2006 16,354 miles

underside of vehicle is showing signs of corrosion in several places

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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COA 118V is a 1979 MG B in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 COA 118V, 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 COA 118V registered?

COA 118V is a 1979 MG B, first registered on 1 August 1979.

Is COA 118V safe to buy?

The MOT history for COA 118V shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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