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CAE 229V

1980 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2021
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

74,854 mi
Last recorded74,854 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2020
Typical for 1980 MG B50,608 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCAE 229V
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1980
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2020 74,854 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 74,699 miles

all shocks damp

both front tyres have slight cracking

slight play in o/s rack

Fail 30 Apr 2011 74,699 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Steering wheel locking device insecure (2.1.6)

all shocks damp

both front tyres have slight cracking

slight play in o/s rack

Pass 8 Apr 2010 74,551 miles

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

both front tyres and n/s/r tyre cracking

front number plate cracked

slight play o/s/f king pin

Fail 8 Apr 2010 74,551 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

both front tyres and n/s/r tyre cracking

front number plate cracked

slight play o/s/f king pin

Pass 28 Mar 2009 74,340 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2007 73,335 miles

underbody surface corrosion

Pass 6 Nov 2006 73,335 miles

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

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

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

front no plate cracked

n/s outer sill corroding

play in both n/s and o/s top and bottpm swivel joints

various points of corosion to underneath

Fail 3 Nov 2006 73,333 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

f/no plate cracked

n/s outer sill corroding

play in both n/s/f and o/s/f top and bottom swivel joints

varoius points of corosion to underneath

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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CAE 229V is a 1980 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1980 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.0% with a typical mileage of 50,608 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 fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 5,224 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CAE 229V, 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 46 years old, this MG B is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was CAE 229V registered?

CAE 229V is a 1980 MG B, first registered on 19 June 1980.

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