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CME 760V

1979 MG Mgb

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2020
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

13,960 mi
Last recorded13,960 miles
Recorded on20 May 2019
Typical for 1979 MG Mgb50,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCME 760V
MakeMG
ModelMgb
Year1979
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 May 2019 13,960 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 13,610 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 13,014 miles

nearside rear tyre valve slightly damaged

Pass 19 May 2016 12,558 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 27 Jun 2014 12,090 miles

all 4 wheels have slight play

Pass 7 Jun 2013 11,159 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 6 Jun 2013 11,157 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2011 9,085 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel spoke slightly loose (4.2.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Road wheel spoke slightly loose (4.2.A.1b)

Rear fog lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

both front tyres perishing

Fail 22 Jun 2011 9,085 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Rear fog lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

both front tyres perishing

Pass 29 Jul 2008 8,945 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2005 8,773 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2005 8,779 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2005 8,771 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Fuel pipe union leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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CME 760V is a 1979 MG Mgb in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 CME 760V, 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.

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What year was CME 760V registered?

CME 760V is a 1979 MG Mgb, first registered on 1 January 1979.

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