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CWD 309T

1978 MG B

Yellow Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

17,765 mi
Last recorded17,765 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2019
Typical for 1978 MG B49,048 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCWD 309T
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1978
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2019 17,765 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2019 17,765 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2018 17,660 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2018 17,660 miles

Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Aug 2017 17,454 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2017 17,454 miles

Stop lamp missing (1.2.1a)

Pass 2 Sep 2016 17,228 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 16,947 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 16,647 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2013 15,684 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 29 Jun 2013 15,684 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 14,562 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2011 13,438 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 12,148 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2010 12,094 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2009 10,441 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 8,836 miles
Fail 16 May 2008 8,821 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Pass 3 May 2007 7,446 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2006 7,433 miles

Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

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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CWD 309T is a 1978 MG B in Yellow with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 CWD 309T, 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 CWD 309T registered?

CWD 309T is a 1978 MG B, first registered on 1 November 1978.

Is CWD 309T safe to buy?

The MOT history for CWD 309T shows 20 tests with a 65% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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