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CMB 442K

1971 MG B GT

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2013
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

17,482 mi
Last recorded17,482 miles
Recorded on12 May 2012
Typical for 1971 MG B GT39,353 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCMB 442K
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 May 2012 17,482 miles

o/s/front brake backing plate rusty

vehicle heavily undersealed possibly hiding poor repairs

Pass 13 May 2011 16,781 miles

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

Fail 5 May 2011 16,762 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 8 May 2010 14,590 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2010 14,577 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component securing device missing (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Jun 2008 13,747 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2008 13,744 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h) DANGEROUS

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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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CMB 442K is a 1971 MG B GT in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 442K, 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 442K?

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What year was CMB 442K registered?

CMB 442K is a 1971 MG B GT, first registered on 5 November 1971.

Is CMB 442K safe to buy?

The MOT history for CMB 442K shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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