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1979 MG B 1.8L Petrol · CHN 222T

CHN 222T

1979 MG B (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01 May 1979. Recorded mileage 60,434 miles. MOT expired on 25 Jul 2024.

Make & Model
MG B
Year / Origin
1979 · Cardiff
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Expired on 25 Jul 2024
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
60,434 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 1.8L
Reliability Guide
Available on IAGC
MOT Status
Expired
Expired on 25 Jul 2024
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
1979
Engine
1798cc
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CHN 222T Key Findings

  • 2 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 26/07/2023
  • 60,434 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

CHN 222T MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 15 Apr 2026, 17:56
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

2 MOT tests are recorded for this 1979 Mg B (CHN 222T) between July 2023 and July 2023.

The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 26 July 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

PASS
FAIL
ADVISORY

CHN 222T Mileage History

  1. 20/07/202360,434 mi
  2. 26/07/202360,434 mi

Average of roughly 0 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.

Technical Specifications

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
45
/ 100 · Below Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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MOT Expired or Failed
Tax Status Unknown
Average MOT pass rate (50%)
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