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CTV 359T

1979 MG B GT

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2018
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

90,811 mi
Last recorded90,811 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2017
Typical for 1979 MG B GT52,668 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCTV 359T
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2017 90,811 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 90,257 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 89,316 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 87,860 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 86,198 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 85,302 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 85,286 miles
Fail 4 May 2006 85,281 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

hole in n/s andd o/s front floor †battery tray weak †under body heavily undersealed difficult to access codition

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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CTV 359T is a 1979 MG B GT in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 CTV 359T, 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 CTV 359T registered?

CTV 359T is a 1979 MG B GT, first registered on 1 June 1979.

Is CTV 359T safe to buy?

The MOT history for CTV 359T shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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