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CPO 245W

1980 MG B GT

Yellow Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2020
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

21,035 mi
Last recorded21,035 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2019
Typical for 1980 MG B GT53,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCPO 245W
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1980
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2019 21,035 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2018 20,342 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Jan 2017 20,324 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2013 20,284 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 23 Oct 2013 20,279 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 12 Oct 2012 20,251 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2012 20,251 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 17 Feb 2011 19,470 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 18,436 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2010 18,429 miles

Offside Outer Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Dec 2008 17,825 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2007 17,107 miles

Propshaft component defective

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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CPO 245W is a 1980 MG B GT in Yellow with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1980 MG B GT models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.6% with a typical mileage of 53,854 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 245W, 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 46 years old, this MG B GT is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CPO 245W registered?

CPO 245W is a 1980 MG B GT, first registered on 1 October 1980.

Is CPO 245W safe to buy?

The MOT history for CPO 245W shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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