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CTV 578K

1971 MG B GT

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2020
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

8,696 mi
Last recorded8,696 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2019
Typical for 1971 MG B GT39,353 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCTV 578K
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2019 8,696 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2019 8,671 miles

Fuel hose leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2018 7,726 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2018 7,694 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2015 7,108 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner shoulders

oil leak

Fail 17 Dec 2015 7,108 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

both front tyres wearing on inner shoulders

oil leak

Pass 29 Aug 2014 1,953 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 27 Aug 2014 1,953 miles

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)

Fail 25 Jun 2014 1,863 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2013 11,109 miles

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)

Fail 22 May 2013 11,109 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2012 10,953 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2011 10,793 miles

chassis and under floor plus components are coverd in a thick layer of underseal

near side door underneath is corroded

Pass 1 Jun 2010 10,181 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 49,717 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2009 49,717 miles

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?

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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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.

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