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CCT 270C

1996 MG B

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2017
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

47,335 mi
Last recorded47,335 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2016
Typical for 1996 MG B43,876 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCCT 270C
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2016 47,335 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 47,063 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 46,691 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 45,432 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 43,889 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 43,663 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 1 Jul 2011 43,663 miles

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

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

Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 1 Oct 2008 43,615 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 43,584 miles

all brake-pipes underneath vehicle covered with underseal

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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CCT 270C is a 1996 MG B in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 1996 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.4% with a typical mileage of 43,876 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 CCT 270C, 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 30 years old, this MG B is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of CCT 270C?

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What year was CCT 270C registered?

CCT 270C is a 1996 MG B, first registered on 13 May 1996.

Is CCT 270C safe to buy?

The MOT history for CCT 270C shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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