CarVerify

Free Car Check

CMB 213K

1971 MG B GT

Black Petrol 1798cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

31,133 mi
Last recorded31,133 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2013
Typical for 1971 MG B GT39,353 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this MG
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationCMB 213K
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1971
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2013 31,133 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 30,663 miles

Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.3.A.2)

nearside crossmember at seat mount corroded

nearside front and offside front castle rails corroded

offside front floor corroded

Fail 30 Mar 2012 30,663 miles

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

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.3.A.2)

nearside crossmember at seat mount corroded

nearside front and offside front castle rails corroded

offside front floor corroded

propshaft front flange mounting bolts loose

Pass 25 Jan 2011 30,409 miles

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

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

nearside and offside front castle rails corroded

nearside crossmember at seat mount corroded

offside front floor corroded

Fail 24 Jan 2011 30,409 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

nearside and offside front castle rails corroded

nearside crossmember at seat mount corroded

offside front floor corroded

Pass 15 Feb 2010 29,826 miles

flexi hose to clutch slave cylinder leaking

Pass 16 Feb 2009 29,456 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2009 29,456 miles

Offside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Pass 21 Feb 2008 29,169 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2008 29,166 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Pass 7 Feb 2007 29,040 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2007 29,040 miles

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

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
Full MG B GT reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

CMB 213K is a 1971 MG B GT in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 1971 MG B GT models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.3% with a typical mileage of 39,353 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 CMB 213K, 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 55 years old, this MG B GT is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of CMB 213K?

You can check the full history of CMB 213K by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was CMB 213K registered?

CMB 213K is a 1971 MG B GT, first registered on 30 June 1971.

Is CMB 213K safe to buy?

The MOT history for CMB 213K shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does CMB 213K have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on CMB 213K. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.