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CMA 609X

1981 MG B GT

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

16,461 mi
Last recorded16,461 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2007
Typical for 1981 MG B GT54,908 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCMA 609X
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2007 16,461 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2007 16,461 miles

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

oil leak at nearside rear hub

Pass 1 Aug 2006 16,398 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

slight oil leak at nearside hub oil seal

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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CMA 609X is a 1981 MG B GT in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1981 MG B GT models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.7% with a typical mileage of 54,908 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 CMA 609X, 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 45 years old, this MG B GT is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of CMA 609X?

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What year was CMA 609X registered?

CMA 609X is a 1981 MG B GT, first registered on 1 October 1981.

Is CMA 609X safe to buy?

The MOT history for CMA 609X shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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