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CGX 434T

1979 MG Mgb

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2018
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

44,314 mi
Last recorded44,314 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2019
Typical for 1979 MG Mgb50,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCGX 434T
MakeMG
ModelMgb
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 2 Jul 2019 44,314 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Dec 2017 43,164 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 43,025 miles

slight oil leak

Fail 31 May 2016 43,020 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour using stop light as indicator (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light using indicator as stop light (1.2.1e)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour using stop light as indicator (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light using indicator as stop light (1.2.1e)

oil leak

Pass 19 May 2015 42,866 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Fail 20 Feb 2008 42,844 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5) DANGEROUS

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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CGX 434T is a 1979 MG Mgb in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 CGX 434T, 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 CGX 434T registered?

CGX 434T is a 1979 MG Mgb, first registered on 16 March 1979.

Is CGX 434T safe to buy?

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