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CAB 589H

1970 MG B GT

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2019
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

99,579 mi
Last recorded99,579 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2018
Typical for 1970 MG B GT39,363 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCAB 589H
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1970
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2018 99,579 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

slight lift in nearside front and offside front kingpins

Pass 11 Apr 2012 98,858 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 26 Jun 2010 98,713 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 98,202 miles

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 16 Oct 2007 97,525 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Oct 2007 97,525 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Offside Rear Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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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CAB 589H is a 1970 MG B GT in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1970 MG B GT models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.6% with a typical mileage of 39,363 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 CAB 589H, 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 56 years old, this MG B GT is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CAB 589H registered?

CAB 589H is a 1970 MG B GT, first registered on 14 April 1970.

Is CAB 589H safe to buy?

The MOT history for CAB 589H shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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