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CBP 880L

1973 MG B GT

Gold Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

35,302 mi
Last recorded35,302 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2017
Typical for 1973 MG B GT41,488 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCBP 880L
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1973
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2017 35,302 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 4 Aug 2017 35,297 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 5 Aug 2016 33,347 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 31,571 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 29,388 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2013 26,711 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 24,406 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 22,625 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2010 19,593 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 18,266 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 35,685 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 34,955 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 34,542 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 880L is a 1973 MG B GT in Gold with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

Across all 1973 MG B GT models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.4% with a typical mileage of 41,488 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 880L, 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 53 years old, this MG B GT is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was CBP 880L registered?

CBP 880L is a 1973 MG B GT, first registered on 15 February 1973.

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The MOT history for CBP 880L 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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