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CBW 358K

1971 MG GT

Red Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2019
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

2,440 mi
Last recorded2,440 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2018
Typical for 1971 MG GT51,146 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCBW 358K
MakeMG
ModelGT
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2018 2,440 miles

brake servo vacuum hose is slightly soft

Fail 19 Feb 2018 2,440 miles

Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.5)

brake servo vacuum hose is slightly soft

Pass 25 Feb 2017 2,132 miles

Oil leak slight, from oil-cooler connection ()

Fail 15 Feb 2017 2,102 miles

Nearside Front Braking system leaking caliper (3.6.A.1)

Oil leak slight, from oil-cooler connection ()

front parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 26 Jan 2017 2,062 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

small coolant leak

Pass 19 Jan 2016 1,557 miles

Nearside seat runner slightly loose

Pass 13 Jan 2015 953 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2014 461 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2014 461 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 13 Dec 2012 18 miles

brake and clutch pedals have some sideways movement

offside front suspension bump-stop is misaligned

Pass 12 Aug 2010 62,890 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 5 Aug 2010 62,873 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2009 62,340 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2009 62,338 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 21 Jun 2006 61,101 miles

outer sil getting v/rusted

rear tyres wearing on inside

slight lift in king pins

slight play in steering rack

How Reliable is the MG GT?

Based on 3,490 MOT tests across 331 vehicles.

77.1%
Pass Rate
419
Miles/Year
60
Year Lifespan
331
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 114
brake binding 81
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 77
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 68
Steering rack gaiter split 63
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CBW 358K is a 1971 MG GT in Red with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1971 MG GT models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.8% with a typical mileage of 51,146 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 GT fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 114 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CBW 358K, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG GT typically stays on UK roads for around 60 years. At 55 years old, this MG GT is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was CBW 358K registered?

CBW 358K is a 1971 MG GT, first registered on 13 August 1971.

Is CBW 358K safe to buy?

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