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CBP 818W

1980 MG B GT

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2021
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

28,577 mi
Last recorded28,577 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2020
Typical for 1980 MG B GT53,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCBP 818W
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1980
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2020 28,577 miles

Nearside Front inner wheel arch starting to corrode

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear bumper panel inner and outer corroded

both outer sills starting to corrode

Pass 7 Mar 2019 23,218 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 20,463 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring slipper loose (2.4.B.5)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring slipper loose (2.4.B.5)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Pass 6 Mar 2017 15,745 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 15,600 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2016 15,600 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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

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

Offside Front brake caliper locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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CBP 818W is a 1980 MG B GT in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1980 MG B GT models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.6% with a typical mileage of 53,854 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 CBP 818W, 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 46 years old, this MG B GT is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CBP 818W registered?

CBP 818W is a 1980 MG B GT, first registered on 1 August 1980.

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