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CPP 288K

1971 MG B

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

82,958 mi
Last recorded82,958 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 1971 MG B35,468 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCPP 288K
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 82,958 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2024 82,775 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Aug 2023 82,723 miles

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

all four tyres starting to perish

Pass 18 Aug 2022 82,600 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive leaking from hose to oil pressure gauge (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres cracking due to age (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Aug 2021 82,437 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2020 82,065 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2019 81,492 miles

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel steering arm (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Aug 2019 81,492 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel steering arm (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2015 81,468 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

light switch poor operation

Pass 12 Aug 2014 81,405 miles

front wheel bearing noise

light switch poor operation

number plates in poor condition

rear brake binding slightly

stain around fuel tank possible weap

track rod end gaiter damaged by roadwheel

Pass 14 May 2013 81,202 miles

marks around fuel tank possible weap

rear brake binding slightly

track rod end rubber boot poor condition

Pass 1 May 2012 81,053 miles

light switch poor operation

marks around fuel tank in two places possible weap

rear brakes binding slightly

track rod end rubber boot poor condition

Pass 28 Apr 2011 80,927 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 80,672 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2010 80,651 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

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

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

signs of fuel leakage from fuel tank

Pass 29 Apr 2009 80,305 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 22 Apr 2009 80,305 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

How Reliable is the MG B?

Based on 191,608 MOT tests across 19,443 vehicles.

78.1%
Pass Rate
381
Miles/Year
63
Year Lifespan
19,443
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 5,224
brake binding 4,089
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 3,715
Stop lamp not working 3,343
Steering rack gaiter split 2,887
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CPP 288K is a 1971 MG B in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 1971 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.3% with a typical mileage of 35,468 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a MG B fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 5,224 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CPP 288K, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG B typically stays on UK roads for around 63 years. At 55 years old, this MG B is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CPP 288K registered?

CPP 288K is a 1971 MG B, first registered on 1 November 1971.

Is CPP 288K safe to buy?

The MOT history for CPP 288K shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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