MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
8,696 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Fuel hose leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (1.1.21 (e) (i))
Front brakes can be felt dragging when rotated by hand, further investigation recommended.
Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (1.1.21 (e) (i))
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.1.2 (e) (i))
evidence of filler / sealants used on under body repairs which may conceal structural issues
method used to secure front brake hoses could lead to premature failure
both front tyres wearing on inner shoulders
oil leak
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
both front tyres wearing on inner shoulders
oil leak
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (3.1.9)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
front subframe corroded,repair strongly recommended
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Offside Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
nearside and offside truions have slight play
Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
car under neath covered in heavy under seal
hand brake high
off side front chassis and cross member under car corrosion in non presscribed area
slight play in near side rear shock arm bush
chassis and under floor plus components are coverd in a thick layer of underseal
near side door underneath is corroded
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
How Reliable is the MG B GT?
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CTV 578K is a 1971 MG B GT in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 CTV 578K, 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.
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What year was CTV 578K registered?
CTV 578K is a 1971 MG B GT, first registered on 1 January 1971.
Is CTV 578K safe to buy?
The MOT history for CTV 578K shows 16 tests with a 56.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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