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CCA 28W

1981 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2023
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

13,065 mi
Last recorded13,065 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2022
Typical for 1981 MG B52,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCCA 28W
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2022 13,065 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2021 12,006 miles

Nearside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Fail 13 Dec 2021 12,006 miles

Central Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Pass 5 May 2018 11,875 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 May 2017 11,861 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 12 May 2016 11,675 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 11,579 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2015 11,577 miles

Front Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 May 2014 11,381 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

offside front tyre perishing on outer side wall

Pass 20 Sep 2012 10,252 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 10,085 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 9,741 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

How Reliable is the MG B?

Based on 191,608 MOT tests across 19,443 vehicles.

78.1%
Pass Rate
381
Miles/Year
63
Year Lifespan
19,443
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 5,224
brake binding 4,089
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 3,715
Stop lamp not working 3,343
Steering rack gaiter split 2,887
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CCA 28W is a 1981 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1981 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.2% with a typical mileage of 52,343 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a MG B fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 5,224 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CCA 28W, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG B typically stays on UK roads for around 63 years. At 45 years old, this MG B is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CCA 28W registered?

CCA 28W is a 1981 MG B, first registered on 14 March 1981.

Is CCA 28W safe to buy?

The MOT history for CCA 28W shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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