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CTG 379J

1971 MG B

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2015
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

73,204 mi
Last recorded73,204 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2014
Typical for 1971 MG B35,468 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCTG 379J
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2014 73,204 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 73,189 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 72,760 miles

all tyres perishing

both steering rack gaitors perishing

general underbody surface rust

oil leak from pressure gauge on dash board

pin hole in offside steering rack gaitor

slight play in nearside front wheel bearing

surface rust on front brake discs

very slight play in nearside rear wheel bearing

Pass 23 Jun 2009 72,577 miles

all tyres perished on sidewalls

Fail 23 Jun 2009 72,577 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

all tyres perished on sidewalls

Pass 14 May 2008 71,752 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 71,691 miles

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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CTG 379J is a 1971 MG B in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 CTG 379J, 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 CTG 379J registered?

CTG 379J is a 1971 MG B, first registered on 3 February 1971.

Is CTG 379J safe to buy?

The MOT history for CTG 379J shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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