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CPH 747H

1970 MG B GT

Yellow Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

53,700 mi
Last recorded53,700 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2021
Typical for 1970 MG B GT39,363 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCPH 747H
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1970
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2021 53,700 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 51,579 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 51,068 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 50,272 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2014 49,281 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2014 49,281 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 48,550 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Jun 2012 47,777 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 47,003 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 46,438 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2010 46,438 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Jun 2009 45,569 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 44,936 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2008 44,936 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Jun 2007 44,367 miles
Fail 1 May 2007 44,364 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 4 May 2006 43,506 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2005 43,456 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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CPH 747H is a 1970 MG B GT in Yellow with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 CPH 747H, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CPH 747H registered?

CPH 747H is a 1970 MG B GT, first registered on 9 June 1970.

Is CPH 747H safe to buy?

The MOT history for CPH 747H shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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