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CPC 338T

1979 MG B

Yellow Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

30,217 mi
Last recorded30,217 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 1979 MG B52,384 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCPC 338T
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1979
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 30,217 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2025 28,041 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2021 27,822 miles
Pass 15 May 2020 27,597 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2019 26,956 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2018 25,880 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2018 25,880 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Jul 2017 24,658 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2017 24,656 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 5 Jul 2016 22,255 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 18,756 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2015 18,755 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 3 Jul 2014 17,519 miles

Oil leak

front brake discs corroding

slight leak from n/s/r hub oil seal

Pass 22 Jul 2013 15,796 miles

oil leaks ?

Fail 8 Jun 2012 14,490 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 8 Jun 2012 14,490 miles
Fail 31 May 2012 14,460 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

rear brakes 44% imbalance offside requires possible adjustment

Pass 20 May 2011 73,722 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 20 May 2011 73,722 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Coolant leak

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 18 May 2010 12,371 miles
Fail 17 May 2010 12,371 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

n/s/f screen washer not working

Pass 2 Apr 2009 10,729 miles

small amount of corrosion to both outer sills

Pass 30 Apr 2008 9,935 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

emmisions secondry test

Pass 22 May 2007 9,613 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 21 May 2007 9,613 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 18 May 2006 8,759 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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CPC 338T is a 1979 MG B in Yellow with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 CPC 338T, 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 CPC 338T registered?

CPC 338T is a 1979 MG B, first registered on 22 June 1979.

Is CPC 338T safe to buy?

The MOT history for CPC 338T shows 26 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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