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CVG 552F

1981 MG B GT

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2024
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

75,880 mi
Last recorded75,880 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2023
Typical for 1981 MG B GT54,908 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCVG 552F
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1981
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2023 75,880 miles
Pass 18 May 2019 75,645 miles

Nearside park brake low effort

Fail 15 May 2019 75,629 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside park brake low effort

Pass 19 May 2018 75,536 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2016 75,438 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 75,332 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2014 75,167 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 75,054 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 22 Aug 2011 73,287 miles

slight corrosion to brake pipes

Fail 22 Aug 2011 73,287 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

slight corrosion to brake pipes

Pass 17 Aug 2010 69,820 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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)

Pass 30 Jul 2009 67,734 miles

slight free play o/s/rack

Pass 21 Aug 2008 65,295 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2008 65,289 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

n/s/rear backplate signs off oil leacking

Pass 7 Aug 2007 62,486 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Aug 2006 61,319 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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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CVG 552F is a 1981 MG B GT in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 1981 MG B GT models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.7% with a typical mileage of 54,908 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 CVG 552F, 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 45 years old, this MG B GT is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CVG 552F registered?

CVG 552F is a 1981 MG B GT, first registered on 1 January 1981.

Is CVG 552F safe to buy?

The MOT history for CVG 552F shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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