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CFR 453V

1980 MG B GT

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2024
Tests26 (13 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

76,934 mi
Last recorded76,934 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2023
Typical for 1980 MG B GT53,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCFR 453V
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1980
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 13 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2023 76,934 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2022 76,784 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2022 76,784 miles

Front Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Fail 12 Nov 2021 76,768 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sil (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength centre outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sil (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength centre floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear check strap detiorated

Nearside Rear inner wing corroded

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear check strap detiorated

drivers seat adjustment faulty

handbrake lever reserve travel near limit

Pass 6 Nov 2020 76,708 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced center jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 6 Nov 2020 76,708 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced center jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Nov 2019 76,596 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Nov 2019 76,596 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2018 76,473 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front inner wing corroded

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

free play steering rack ends

Fail 9 Nov 2018 76,473 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front inner wing corroded

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

free play steering rack ends

Pass 28 Nov 2017 74,216 miles

Offside Rear check strap splitting

Fail 28 Nov 2017 74,216 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Rear check strap splitting

Pass 9 Nov 2016 75,802 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

heavily under sealed u/side

Fail 7 Nov 2016 75,802 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

heavily under sealed u/side

Pass 1 Dec 2015 75,654 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front no seats fitted

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor/outer sil (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front inner wing corroded

corrosion o/s front inner wing

covers fitted over outer sils

front brake pads worn

rear brake pipes corroded

vehicle heavily undersealed

Fail 1 Dec 2015 75,654 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front no seats fitted

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor/outer sil (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front inner wing corroded

corrosion o/s front inner wing

covers fitted over outer sils

front brake pads worn

rear brake pipes corroded

vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 6 Aug 2014 75,615 miles

Oil leak

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

corrosion around nearside rear window

corrosion around offside rear window

covers fitted over outer sills

nearside trunnion sleeve insecure

Fail 6 Aug 2014 75,615 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

corrosion around nearside rear window

corrosion around offside rear window

covers fitted over outer sills

nearside trunnion sleeve insecure

Pass 31 Jul 2013 75,291 miles

nearside front floor corroded

nearside front inner wing corroded

offside front floor corroded

rear wheel bearings slightly noisey

trunnion bush nearside sleeve insecure

Fail 31 Jul 2013 75,291 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

nearside front floor corroded

nearside front inner wing corroded

offside front floor corroded

rear wheel bearings slightly noisey

trunnion bush nearside sleeve insecure

Pass 11 Jul 2012 74,041 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

covers fitted over outer sils

n/s front inner wing corroded

o/s n/s front floors corroded

Fail 9 Jul 2012 74,041 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

covers fitted over outer sils

n/s front inner wing corroded

o/s n/s front floors corroded

Pass 5 Aug 2011 73,907 miles

corrosin in n/s footwell (bulk head)

covers over outer cills not tested

n/s/f floor corroded

o/s/f floor corroded

slight play in steering rack

underside body heavily under sealed

Fail 1 Aug 2011 73,907 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

corrosin in n/s footwell (bulk head)

covers over outer cills not tested

n/s/f floor corroded

o/s/f floor corroded

slight play in steering rack

underside body heavily under sealed

Pass 2 Mar 2007 73,659 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2007 73,659 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.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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CFR 453V is a 1980 MG B GT in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1980 MG B GT models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.6% with a typical mileage of 53,854 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 B GT fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 4,350 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CFR 453V, 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 46 years old, this MG B GT is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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CFR 453V is a 1980 MG B GT, first registered on 15 February 1980.

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