CarVerify

Free Car Check

CTE 870J

1971 MG Mgb

Green Petrol 1800cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2019
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

2,486 mi
Last recorded2,486 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2018
Typical for 1971 MG Mgb30,770 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this MG
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationCTE 870J
MakeMG
ModelMgb
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2018 2,486 miles

N/s & O/s floor To sills have been repaired & covered in Thick undearseal (cant fully inspect)

Fail 29 Mar 2018 2,486 miles

N/s & O/s floor To sills have been repaired & covered in Thick undearseal (cant fully inspect)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Nov 2009 97,759 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 97,619 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2008 97,619 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Jun 2007 96,883 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2006 96,722 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Aug 2006 96,722 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 23 Jun 2005 96,651 miles

How Reliable is the MG Mgb?

Based on 26,893 MOT tests across 2,439 vehicles.

77.2%
Pass Rate
382
Miles/Year
63
Year Lifespan
2,439
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 736
Stop lamp not working 551
brake binding 549
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 531
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 460
Full MG Mgb reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

CTE 870J is a 1971 MG Mgb in Green with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1971 MG Mgb models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.3% with a typical mileage of 30,770 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 Mgb fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 736 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CTE 870J, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of CTE 870J?

You can check the full history of CTE 870J by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was CTE 870J registered?

CTE 870J is a 1971 MG Mgb, first registered on 4 January 1971.

Is CTE 870J safe to buy?

The MOT history for CTE 870J shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does CTE 870J have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on CTE 870J. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.