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CVC 267T

1979 MG B GT

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2020
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

86,961 mi
Last recorded86,961 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2019
Typical for 1979 MG B GT52,668 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCVC 267T
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2019 86,961 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Fuel cap seal starting to perish

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2018 86,515 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

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

play in steering column coupling bush

Fail 31 Jan 2018 86,513 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Oil leak ()

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

Nearside Rear hub seal leaking oil badly

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

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

Topped engine up with 1/2 litre of oil as below minimum mark.

play in steering column coupling bush

Pass 3 Feb 2017 86,146 miles

Nearside Rear axle check strap showing age

Offside Front \inner rack joint offside slight play

Fail 3 Feb 2017 86,146 miles

Central Front Horn not working fuse repaired (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear axle check strap showing age

Offside Front \inner rack joint offside slight play

Pass 11 Jan 2016 85,583 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2016 85,583 miles

Centre Rear Fuel pipe leaking on pump tightened now ok keep in check (7.2.3)

Pass 4 Feb 2015 84,700 miles

surface rusting on brake discs probably due to lack of use

Pass 14 Mar 2007 80,165 miles

Evidence of oil loss from near side rear hub

Evidence of slight wear in steering column universal joint

Evidence of some wear in steering rack

Fail 14 Mar 2007 80,165 miles

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

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

Evidence of oil loss from near side rear hub

Evidence of slight wear in steering column universal joint

Evidence of some wear in steering rack

Pass 27 Apr 2006 80,104 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2006 80,096 miles

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

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Evidence of oil loss from near side rear hub

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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CVC 267T is a 1979 MG B GT in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 CVC 267T, 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.

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What year was CVC 267T registered?

CVC 267T is a 1979 MG B GT, first registered on 4 January 1979.

Is CVC 267T safe to buy?

The MOT history for CVC 267T shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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