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CBH 488K

1971 MG B GT

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2025
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

7,462 mi
Last recorded7,462 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2024
Typical for 1971 MG B GT39,353 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCBH 488K
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2024 7,462 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2023 7,360 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2022 7,300 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 7,093 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2016 6,887 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Jan 2015 6,783 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2014 6,558 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2012 5,062 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 4,911 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 4,672 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2007 4,068 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 25 Jul 2006 3,734 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2006 3,734 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe collapsed (3.6.C.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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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CBH 488K is a 1971 MG B GT in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 CBH 488K, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CBH 488K registered?

CBH 488K is a 1971 MG B GT, first registered on 7 November 1971.

Is CBH 488K safe to buy?

The MOT history for CBH 488K shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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