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B238 CNH

1984 MG B GT

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2019
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

69,480 mi
Last recorded69,480 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2019
Typical for 1984 MG B GT32,017 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB238 CNH
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Fail 23 Aug 2019 69,480 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Aug 2018 69,411 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside hand brake efficiency low

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements not illuminating warning light (4.5.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2006 69,354 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an upper wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

How Reliable is the MG B GT?

Based on 132,623 MOT tests across 14,879 vehicles.

74.5%
Pass Rate
458
Miles/Year
60
Year Lifespan
14,879
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 4,350
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 4,119
brake binding 3,855
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 3,693
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 3,413
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B238 CNH is a 1984 MG B GT in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1984 MG B GT models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.3% with a typical mileage of 32,017 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 GT fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 4,350 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B238 CNH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG B GT typically stays on UK roads for around 60 years. At 42 years old, this MG B GT is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was B238 CNH registered?

B238 CNH is a 1984 MG B GT, first registered on 17 December 1984.

Is B238 CNH safe to buy?

The MOT history for B238 CNH shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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