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COX 221V

1979 MG B GT

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2023
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

68,251 mi
Last recorded68,251 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2022
Typical for 1979 MG B GT52,668 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCOX 221V
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1979
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2022 68,251 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2022 68,250 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Obligatory indirect vision device slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2020 68,238 miles

lift in ns king pin

slight bind to front brakes

Pass 27 Nov 2019 68,107 miles

lift in ns king pin

Pass 14 Nov 2018 67,965 miles

lift in ns king pin

Pass 14 Nov 2017 67,876 miles

lift in ns king pin

Pass 15 Nov 2016 67,762 miles

lift in ns king pin

Pass 18 Nov 2015 67,643 miles

lift in ns king pin

Fail 16 Nov 2015 67,643 miles

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

lift in ns king pin

Pass 12 Nov 2014 67,535 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2013 67,424 miles

slight corrosion to underside

slight lift in n s king pin

Pass 12 Nov 2012 67,319 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Oil leak

Underside of vehicle showing signs of rust

Pass 17 Nov 2011 67,087 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2010 66,697 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2009 66,554 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 66,091 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2007 65,553 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2006 65,388 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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COX 221V is a 1979 MG B GT in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 COX 221V, 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 COX 221V registered?

COX 221V is a 1979 MG B GT, first registered on 19 September 1979.

Is COX 221V safe to buy?

The MOT history for COX 221V shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does COX 221V have outstanding finance?

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