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CPA 69T

1979 MG B

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

46,306 mi
Last recorded46,306 miles
Recorded on16 May 2017
Typical for 1979 MG B52,384 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCPA 69T
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 May 2017 46,306 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre is slightly perished

Fail 16 May 2017 46,306 miles

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

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

Offside Rear tyre is slightly perished

Pass 20 May 2015 45,890 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 45,635 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2014 45,585 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Jun 2013 45,186 miles

both front tyres are cracking up

Pass 1 Jun 2012 45,069 miles
Fail 31 May 2012 45,067 miles

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Fail 8 Jun 2011 44,851 miles

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

front tyres starting to perish + crack

Pass 8 Jun 2011 44,851 miles

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

front tyres starting to perish + crack

Pass 18 Jun 2010 44,700 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2010 44,700 miles

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

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

near side front tyre perished on sidewall

Pass 17 Jun 2009 44,613 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2009 44,613 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rocker cover is leaking oil,pin hole in the o/s steering rack gaitor,n/s front chassis rail is starting to show signs of corrosion

Pass 18 Jun 2008 43,968 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2008 43,960 miles

Offside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 11 Apr 2007 43,832 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 43,636 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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CPA 69T is a 1979 MG B in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 CPA 69T, 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 CPA 69T registered?

CPA 69T is a 1979 MG B, first registered on 6 June 1979.

Is CPA 69T safe to buy?

The MOT history for CPA 69T shows 18 tests with a 61.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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