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CVH 782K

1971 MG B GT

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

12,998 mi
Last recorded12,998 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2019
Typical for 1971 MG B GT39,353 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCVH 782K
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2019 12,998 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2018 12,778 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 May 2017 11,955 miles

Offside Rear Lower wheel arch to sill surface corrosion present

Pass 10 Jun 2016 11,718 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 11,183 miles

n/s/r tyre cracking on sidewall

Fail 9 Apr 2014 10,478 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Apr 2014 10,478 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 10,053 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 10,052 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

excess play in rear propshaft uj

Pass 7 Nov 2011 9,791 miles

slight play in front and rear propshaft universal joints

Pass 14 Oct 2010 8,166 miles

slight play in o/s/r wheel bearing

Fail 14 Oct 2010 8,166 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight play in o/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 5 Oct 2009 7,680 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2009 7,680 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Sep 2008 6,885 miles

both front wiper blades starting to deteriorate

slight play in o/s/f king pin

slight play in o/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 4 Sep 2007 6,388 miles

both front wiper blades starting to split

slight play in o/s/f king pin

Pass 3 Aug 2006 5,938 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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CVH 782K is a 1971 MG B GT in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 CVH 782K, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CVH 782K registered?

CVH 782K is a 1971 MG B GT, first registered on 1 July 1971.

Is CVH 782K safe to buy?

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