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CGU 312T

1979 MG Mgb

Blue Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2020
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

57,770 mi
Last recorded57,770 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2019
Typical for 1979 MG Mgb50,857 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCGU 312T
MakeMG
ModelMgb
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2019 57,770 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2018 57,725 miles
Pass 6 May 2017 57,514 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Apr 2017 57,514 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2016 57,135 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 56,384 miles

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

nearside front wheel bearing noisy

Pass 19 Apr 2014 54,469 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

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

Pass 29 Apr 2013 53,070 miles

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

rear parking brake cable support perished

Fail 26 Apr 2013 53,060 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

rear parking brake cable support perished

Pass 21 Apr 2012 51,124 miles

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

nail in nearside rear tyre tread

oil leak

Pass 8 Apr 2011 49,602 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 48,134 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

slight play in nearside front wheel bearing

slight play in offside front wheel bearing

Fail 16 Apr 2010 48,112 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

slight play in nearside front wheel bearing

slight play in offside front wheel bearing

Pass 4 Apr 2009 47,189 miles

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

Fail 4 Apr 2009 47,189 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2008 46,336 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2008 46,321 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

both front brake hoses perishing

play in steering joint

Pass 12 Feb 2007 45,575 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 45,546 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

slight play steering rack

Pass 21 Sep 2005 45,061 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

How Reliable is the MG Mgb?

Based on 26,893 MOT tests across 2,439 vehicles.

77.2%
Pass Rate
382
Miles/Year
63
Year Lifespan
2,439
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 736
Stop lamp not working 551
brake binding 549
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 531
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 460
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CGU 312T is a 1979 MG Mgb in Blue with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1979 MG Mgb models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.6% with a typical mileage of 50,857 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a MG Mgb fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 736 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CGU 312T, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Mgb typically stays on UK roads for around 63 years. At 47 years old, this MG Mgb is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CGU 312T registered?

CGU 312T is a 1979 MG Mgb, first registered on 13 February 1979.

Is CGU 312T safe to buy?

The MOT history for CGU 312T shows 20 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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