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CVA 68V

1980 MG B GT

Brown Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2013
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

81,568 mi
Last recorded81,568 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2012
Typical for 1980 MG B GT53,854 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCVA 68V
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1980
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2012 81,568 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

nearside front tyre cracked and perrished

nearside rear tyre cracked and perrished

offside front tyre cracked and perrished

offside rear tyre cracked and perrished

Fail 9 Oct 2012 81,568 miles

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

nearside front tyre cracked and perrished

nearside rear tyre cracked and perrished

offside front tyre cracked and perrished

offside rear tyre cracked and perrished

Fail 11 Oct 2010 81,568 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

all tyres cracking on outer side walls

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 68V is a 1980 MG B GT in Brown with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

Across all 1980 MG B GT models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.6% with a typical mileage of 53,854 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 68V, 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 46 years old, this MG B GT is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was CVA 68V registered?

CVA 68V is a 1980 MG B GT, first registered on 1 March 1980.

Is CVA 68V safe to buy?

The MOT history for CVA 68V shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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