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CPO 230L

1973 MG B GT

Gold Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

13,123 mi
Last recorded13,123 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2018
Typical for 1973 MG B GT41,488 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCPO 230L
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1973
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2018 13,123 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 12,212 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 11,873 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 11,520 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 11,042 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2014 11,037 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Pass 12 Mar 2013 10,326 miles

Offside Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Feb 2012 9,613 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 8,757 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 6,870 miles

nearside front bumpstop missing

Fail 12 Mar 2010 6,870 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside front bumpstop missing

Pass 9 Mar 2009 5,938 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2009 5,931 miles

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 5 Mar 2008 5,249 miles

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 1 Mar 2007 3,521 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 2,154 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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CPO 230L is a 1973 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 81.3%.

Across all 1973 MG B GT models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.4% with a typical mileage of 41,488 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 CPO 230L, 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 53 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 CPO 230L registered?

CPO 230L is a 1973 MG B GT, first registered on 1 March 1973.

Is CPO 230L safe to buy?

The MOT history for CPO 230L shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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