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CPD 71H

1970 MG B GT

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

91,571 mi
Last recorded91,571 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2017
Typical for 1970 MG B GT39,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCPD 71H
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1970
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2017 91,571 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

slight oil leak

Pass 7 Jun 2016 91,539 miles

Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush both (2.5.A.3a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine oil leak

Pass 13 May 2015 91,018 miles
Fail 11 May 2015 91,017 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Gearbox tail housing mount corroded

Pass 20 May 2014 90,775 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

bolt missing from drivers door top and bottom hindge

coolant leak from bottom hose

no hazard warning lamps fitted

no rear fog light fitted

Fail 20 May 2014 90,775 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

bolt missing from drivers door top and bottom hindge

coolant leak from bottom hose

no hazard warning lamps fitted

no rear fog light fitted

Pass 10 Jun 2013 90,705 miles

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

bolt missing from offside top door hing

Fail 8 Jun 2013 90,705 miles

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

Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

bolt missing from offside top door hing

Fail 26 Jun 2012 90,704 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Battery insecure

Both rear antiroll bar linkages rubbing on axle bump stops

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside front bumper bolt missing

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 30 Jul 2011 90,549 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2010 90,393 miles
Pass 23 May 2009 90,210 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2008 89,341 miles

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

n/s/f under rail has hole corroded but not by any mounting

Fail 14 Jun 2008 89,341 miles

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

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

n/s/f under rail has hole corroded but not by any mounting

Pass 19 May 2007 88,851 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 13 May 2006 88,188 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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CPD 71H is a 1970 MG B GT in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 1970 MG B GT models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.6% with a typical mileage of 39,363 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 CPD 71H, 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 56 years old, this MG B GT is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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CPD 71H is a 1970 MG B GT, first registered on 1 May 1970.

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