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CDD 24T

1978 MG B

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

78,365 mi
Last recorded78,365 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2019
Typical for 1978 MG B49,048 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCDD 24T
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1978
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2019 78,365 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2018 77,496 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive in boot area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 25 Jul 2018 77,482 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front spring hanger area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded along side of battery box (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive in boot area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Feb 2018 77,333 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2017 76,380 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2017 76,380 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Feb 2016 76,211 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2015 1,040 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2014 74,297 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2013 72,125 miles

drivers seat belt slightly frayed

Pass 15 Jun 2012 72,040 miles

Nearside front lower trunnion rubber boots split

Offside front lower trunnion rubber boot missing

Slight fluffing/fraying drivers seat belt

Fail 14 Jun 2012 72,040 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside front lower trunnion rubber boots split

Offside front lower trunnion rubber boot missing

Slight fluffing/fraying drivers seat belt

Pass 28 Apr 2011 72,019 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 26 May 2010 71,729 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

free play in cable

Fail 26 May 2010 71,729 miles

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 29 May 2009 71,514 miles

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 28 May 2009 71,511 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 30 May 2008 71,156 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 22 Apr 2008 71,152 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

O/S rear axle check strap in poor condition

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 18 May 2007 70,548 miles
Fail 17 May 2007 70,542 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Something loose behind o/s/f road wheel

o/s rear axle check strap breaking apart

Pass 22 May 2006 69,398 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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CDD 24T is a 1978 MG B in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

Across all 1978 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.8% with a typical mileage of 49,048 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 CDD 24T, 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 48 years old, this MG B is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CDD 24T registered?

CDD 24T is a 1978 MG B, first registered on 2 November 1978.

Is CDD 24T safe to buy?

The MOT history for CDD 24T shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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