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CMB 479K

1971 MG B GT

Gold Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

66,199 mi
Last recorded66,199 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 1971 MG B GT39,353 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCMB 479K
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1971
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 66,199 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 8 Aug 2025 65,953 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2024 65,388 miles

thick coating of wax underneath

Pass 24 Apr 2017 63,952 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 63,665 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 63,328 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 63,055 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2014 63,046 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2013 62,355 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 61,560 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 60,872 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 60,083 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 59,332 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 58,455 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 57,678 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 56,941 miles

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 479K is a 1971 MG B GT in Gold with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 479K, 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

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What year was CMB 479K registered?

CMB 479K is a 1971 MG B GT, first registered on 10 November 1971.

Is CMB 479K safe to buy?

The MOT history for CMB 479K shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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