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CAT 971K

1972 MG B

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2018
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

22,401 mi
Last recorded22,401 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2017
Typical for 1972 MG B37,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCAT 971K
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 19 Apr 2017 22,401 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

Pass 25 Apr 2016 21,094 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 19,722 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Apr 2014 18,058 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 16,669 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 15,895 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 14,545 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 11,468 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2009 10,933 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2008 8,864 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 7,405 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 6,069 miles

rear silencer corr,corr n/s rear outer sill

How Reliable is the MG B?

Based on 191,608 MOT tests across 19,443 vehicles.

78.1%
Pass Rate
381
Miles/Year
63
Year Lifespan
19,443
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 5,224
brake binding 4,089
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 3,715
Stop lamp not working 3,343
Steering rack gaiter split 2,887
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CAT 971K is a 1972 MG B in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1972 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.5% with a typical mileage of 37,468 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a MG B fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 5,224 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CAT 971K, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG B typically stays on UK roads for around 63 years. At 54 years old, this MG B is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of CAT 971K?

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What year was CAT 971K registered?

CAT 971K is a 1972 MG B, first registered on 20 April 1972.

Is CAT 971K safe to buy?

The MOT history for CAT 971K shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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