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CVM 969T

1979 MG B GT

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

18,974 mi
Last recorded18,974 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2018
Typical for 1979 MG B GT52,668 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCVM 969T
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2018 18,974 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front slight pitting (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

parking brake lever high travel

Fail 24 Aug 2018 18,949 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front slight pitting (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

parking brake lever high travel

Pass 16 Aug 2017 17,541 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 17,920 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Aug 2015 16,127 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2014 15,902 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 29 Jun 2013 15,586 miles

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Jun 2012 14,891 miles

both outter sills cannot be seen for sill covers

Fail 26 Jun 2012 14,891 miles

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

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

both outter sills cannot be seen for sill covers

Pass 14 Jun 2011 14,678 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2011 14,678 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Aug 2009 14,587 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

offside & nearside rear tyres outer sidewall's cracking

Pass 4 Aug 2009 14,587 miles

offside & nearside rear tyres outer sidewall's cracking

Pass 14 Aug 2008 14,404 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Aug 2007 14,147 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 13,504 miles

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

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

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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CVM 969T is a 1979 MG B GT in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 CVM 969T, 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 CVM 969T registered?

CVM 969T is a 1979 MG B GT, first registered on 7 March 1979.

Is CVM 969T safe to buy?

The MOT history for CVM 969T shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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