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CVO 337J

1970 MG B GT

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2018
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

28,571 mi
Last recorded28,571 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2017
Typical for 1970 MG B GT39,363 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCVO 337J
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1970
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2017 28,571 miles

n/s/f wheel bearing slightly noisey

n/s/r diff seal leaking

Pass 30 Jun 2016 28,499 miles

n/s/r diff oil seal leaking

Pass 12 Mar 2015 28,310 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2015 28,310 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 13 Mar 2014 28,102 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

o/s seatbelt reel does not lock

Fail 12 Mar 2014 28,102 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

o/s seatbelt reel does not lock

Fail 14 Jun 2007 28,076 miles

Centre Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

fuel pipe fouling rear anti roll bar

Fail 7 Jun 2006 27,966 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Jun 2006 27,966 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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CVO 337J is a 1970 MG B GT in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1970 MG B GT models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.6% with a typical mileage of 39,363 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 CVO 337J, 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 56 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 CVO 337J registered?

CVO 337J is a 1970 MG B GT, first registered on 19 August 1970.

Is CVO 337J safe to buy?

The MOT history for CVO 337J shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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