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CBF 986

1978 MG A

Green Petrol 1622cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

18,870 mi
Last recorded18,870 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2017
Typical for 1978 MG A17,183 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCBF 986
MakeMG
ModelA
Year1978
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,622cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2017 18,870 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 18,154 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 17,214 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2015 17,183 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 18 Mar 2014 16,290 miles

Oil leak

Pass 12 Mar 2013 14,947 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 14,472 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2012 14,449 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Road wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.A.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2011 13,909 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2011 13,888 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Mar 2010 12,813 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 11,610 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2008 10,156 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2006 9,226 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2005 7,270 miles

How Reliable is the MG A?

Based on 15,457 MOT tests across 1,952 vehicles.

85.6%
Pass Rate
338
Miles/Year
70
Year Lifespan
1,952
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 230
brake binding 224
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 222
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 202
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 183
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CBF 986 is a 1978 MG A in Green with a 1,622cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1978 MG A models, the average MOT pass rate is 92.4% with a typical mileage of 17,183 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 A fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 230 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CBF 986, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG A typically stays on UK roads for around 70 years. At 48 years old, this MG A is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of CBF 986?

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What year was CBF 986 registered?

CBF 986 is a 1978 MG A, first registered on 30 October 1978.

Is CBF 986 safe to buy?

The MOT history for CBF 986 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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