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CVA 469J

1971 MG B GT

White Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2011
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

92,916 mi
Last recorded92,916 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2010
Typical for 1971 MG B GT39,353 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCVA 469J
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1971
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2010 92,916 miles

1.slight lift in o/s kingpin 2.front no.plate damaged

Fail 4 Aug 2010 92,914 miles

Nearside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Wheel fitment excessively worn between the wheel and hub spigot mounting (4.2.B.5)

Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage (3.1.4a)

Parking brake lever pawl spring does not push the pawl positively into the ratchet teeth (3.1.5)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside front lower wing corroded

Pass 31 Jul 2008 92,814 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2006 61,232 miles

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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CVA 469J is a 1971 MG B GT in White with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 CVA 469J, 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 CVA 469J registered?

CVA 469J is a 1971 MG B GT, first registered on 11 May 1971.

Is CVA 469J safe to buy?

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