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CYY 535V

1979 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

45,333 mi
Last recorded45,333 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2019
Typical for 1979 MG B52,384 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCYY 535V
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2019 45,333 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush both side

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine,transmission,diff. ,coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jun 2019 45,329 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush both side

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine,transmission,diff. ,coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2018 43,644 miles

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

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both side (2.7.3)

Oil leak engine small oil leak ()

Fail 26 Apr 2018 43,644 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both side (2.7.3)

Oil leak engine small oil leak ()

Pass 11 May 2017 43,054 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2016 42,351 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2015 41,897 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2014 40,053 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 Apr 2013 39,954 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Apr 2012 39,411 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 39,032 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 38,192 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2009 35,967 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 35,402 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2008 35,402 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2007 34,122 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2006 30,016 miles

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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CYY 535V is a 1979 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 CYY 535V, 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 CYY 535V registered?

CYY 535V is a 1979 MG B, first registered on 1 September 1979.

Is CYY 535V safe to buy?

The MOT history for CYY 535V shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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