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CVC 265T

1979 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2020
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

10,809 mi
Last recorded10,809 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2019
Typical for 1979 MG B52,384 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCVC 265T
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2019 10,809 miles

Indicator switch insecure (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front tyre cracking

oil leak from gearbox

oil leak from rear axle

Pass 10 Oct 2018 10,089 miles

Offside Rear tyre cracking

gearbox leaking

handbrake has travel

Pass 23 Oct 2017 10,532 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2017 10,521 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Wheel insecure poss wheel , could be bearing ? (4.2.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer seal (2.4.A.3)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inside wheel arch at the top out rigger ... marked in yellow (6.1.B.2)

Offside Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush the rear leaf spring front bush (2.4.B.2)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush all (2.4.B.2)

corrosion under all of car

discs worn and corroded

exhaust blowing

oil leaks ?

slight play in all 4 front ball joints and arm bushes

wipers slow and smeary

Pass 29 May 2015 10,086 miles

both front wheel bearings have slight play

handbrake has high travel

o/s/f tyre wearing low and cracking in tread

Pass 6 Jun 2014 8,624 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Jun 2013 8,494 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 May 2012 7,029 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 5,020 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2011 5,001 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Heavy welding on the underside of the vehcile

Near side rear brake backing plate slightly damp

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

No fog lamp fitted vehcile manufactured 1979 not required before 1980

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Underside of the vehcile is covered in underseal

Wipers slightly worn on the front

Pass 9 Jun 2010 852 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 610 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 362 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 78,608 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 78,608 miles

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

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

both rear axle bump stop brackets corroded & weak

damp around bottom of rad & bottom hose weak

diff cover corroded & weak

o/s outer sill to floor corroded & weak

petrol tank possibly leaking when full

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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CVC 265T is a 1979 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 CVC 265T, 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.

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What year was CVC 265T registered?

CVC 265T is a 1979 MG B, first registered on 4 January 1979.

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