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CFR 270S

1977 MG B

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2018
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

18,706 mi
Last recorded18,706 miles
Recorded on10 May 2017
Typical for 1977 MG B40,549 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCFR 270S
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1977
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 May 2017 18,706 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 18,604 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 18,492 miles

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

alloy wheels close to trackrod ends

both rack arm has slight free play

engine oil leaks

rear diff leaking

slight free play in nearside rear wheel bearing

slight gearbox leaks

Pass 9 Jul 2012 18,248 miles

Oil leak

wheel weights catching track rod end n/s/f

Pass 11 Jun 2011 17,921 miles

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

slight free play in offside rear wheel

slight lift in upper offside trunion

Pass 4 Jun 2010 17,546 miles

Emissions have just met legal requirements

Gearbox noise

Nearside front wheel weight catching track rod

Offside front rack arm has slight freeplay

Oil leaks

Pass 19 Jun 2009 17,212 miles

Exhaust knocking

Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 16 Jun 2008 16,769 miles

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

front brake caliper locking washers not locked over

no rebound straps fitted

Pass 21 Jun 2007 16,464 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2007 16,464 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Jun 2006 15,919 miles

oil leak

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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CFR 270S is a 1977 MG B in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 1977 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.1% with a typical mileage of 40,549 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 CFR 270S, 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 49 years old, this MG B is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was CFR 270S registered?

CFR 270S is a 1977 MG B, first registered on 1 August 1977.

Is CFR 270S safe to buy?

The MOT history for CFR 270S shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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