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CBP 860W

1980 MG B GT

Orange Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2020
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

77,970 mi
Last recorded77,970 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2019
Typical for 1980 MG B GT53,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCBP 860W
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1980
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2019 77,970 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2018 76,525 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2017 75,879 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2016 75,756 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015 75,742 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush trunuion (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Oct 2014 75,718 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2013 75,682 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 16 Oct 2012 75,293 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 15 Oct 2012 75,291 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Oct 2011 75,246 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2011 75,245 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 6 Oct 2010 75,176 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Oct 2009 74,985 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2009 74,984 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Oct 2008 74,665 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2008 74,665 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Oct 2007 73,712 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2007 73,711 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Oct 2006 72,701 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2005 71,850 miles

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 860W is a 1980 MG B GT in Orange with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 860W, 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 860W registered?

CBP 860W is a 1980 MG B GT, first registered on 1 August 1980.

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