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COF 229V

1979 MG B GT

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

83,324 mi
Last recorded83,324 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2020
Typical for 1979 MG B GT52,668 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCOF 229V
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1979
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2020 83,324 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2019 82,703 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 81,451 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 79,373 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2016 78,936 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 78,418 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2013 78,055 miles

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Pass 2 Jul 2013 78,055 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 78,002 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 18 Jun 2012 78,002 miles

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

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 18 Jun 2011 77,898 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

near side outer sill and rear inner sill has slight corrosion

Pass 19 Jun 2010 77,753 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

n/side outer sill slight corrosion

Pass 13 Jun 2009 77,225 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 76,811 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2008 76,811 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Jun 2007 76,669 miles

Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

front off side brg slight noies

Pass 22 Jun 2006 76,373 miles

How Reliable is the MG B GT?

Based on 132,623 MOT tests across 14,879 vehicles.

74.5%
Pass Rate
458
Miles/Year
60
Year Lifespan
14,879
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 4,350
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 4,119
brake binding 3,855
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 3,693
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 3,413
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COF 229V is a 1979 MG B GT in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 1979 MG B GT models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.9% with a typical mileage of 52,668 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a MG B GT fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 4,350 recorded failures. If you're considering buying COF 229V, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG B GT typically stays on UK roads for around 60 years. At 47 years old, this MG B GT is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was COF 229V registered?

COF 229V is a 1979 MG B GT, first registered on 20 September 1979.

Is COF 229V safe to buy?

The MOT history for COF 229V shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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