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CAS 721K

1971 MG B GT

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

24,227 mi
Last recorded24,227 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2017
Typical for 1971 MG B GT39,353 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCAS 721K
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2017 24,227 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 23,979 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2016 23,979 miles

Nearside Front Wheel insecure wheel loose (4.2.A.1c)

Pass 5 Oct 2015 23,787 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 23,492 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2013 23,423 miles

rear leaf spring shackle bush slightly worn offside rear & nearside rear

washers slow

wiper blades worn

Fail 21 Nov 2013 23,423 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

rear leaf spring shackle bush slightly worn offside rear & nearside rear

washers slow

wiper blades worn

Pass 23 Oct 2012 23,300 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 22,644 miles

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 7 Jul 2010 22,386 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 22,108 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 21,451 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2008 21,451 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Jul 2007 21,011 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 19,855 miles

both rear tyres becoming perished on side walls.

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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CAS 721K is a 1971 MG B GT in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1971 MG B GT models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.3% with a typical mileage of 39,353 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 CAS 721K, 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 55 years old, this MG B GT is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was CAS 721K registered?

CAS 721K is a 1971 MG B GT, first registered on 2 August 1971.

Is CAS 721K safe to buy?

The MOT history for CAS 721K shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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