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MCM 220

1979 MG Mgb

Blue Petrol 1759cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

8,844 mi
Last recorded8,844 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 1979 MG Mgb50,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMCM 220
MakeMG
ModelMgb
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,759cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 19 Jun 2026 8,844 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2018 8,633 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 8,472 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2016 8,220 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 7,697 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 7,152 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 5,749 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 4,688 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 3,005 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 243 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 97,497 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 95,394 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Jun 2007 93,366 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 90,331 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2005 87,621 miles

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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MCM 220 is a 1979 MG Mgb in Blue with a 1,759cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 MCM 220, 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

How do I check the history of MCM 220?

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What year was MCM 220 registered?

MCM 220 is a 1979 MG Mgb, first registered on 4 May 1979.

Is MCM 220 safe to buy?

The MOT history for MCM 220 shows 15 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does MCM 220 have outstanding finance?

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