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CSS 583

1971 MG B GT

Yellow Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Dec 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

81,110 mi
Last recorded81,110 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 1971 MG B GT39,353 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCSS 583
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1971
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 81,110 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2024 81,054 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2023 80,932 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2022 80,751 miles

Brake cable damaged but not to excess parking brake cable frayed (1.1.15 (a))

Fuel tank corroded

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

Pass 9 Dec 2021 80,602 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2020 80,466 miles

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

Fail 15 Dec 2020 80,466 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Dec 2019 80,282 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2018 80,087 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2017 79,981 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2016 79,810 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2015 79,531 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2014 78,960 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2013 78,613 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2012 78,008 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2011 77,403 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 76,810 miles

Propshaft rear universal joint worn

Pass 17 Dec 2009 76,614 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2008 76,339 miles

slight play in steering column universal joint

Pass 27 Sep 2007 75,808 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 73,859 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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CSS 583 is a 1971 MG B GT in Yellow with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

Across all 1971 MG B GT models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.3% with a typical mileage of 39,353 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 CSS 583, 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 55 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 CSS 583 registered?

CSS 583 is a 1971 MG B GT, first registered on 18 March 1971.

Is CSS 583 safe to buy?

The MOT history for CSS 583 shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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