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CWF 271K

1972 MG Mgb GT

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2021
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

86,041 mi
Last recorded86,041 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2020
Typical for 1972 MG Mgb GT41,124 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCWF 271K
MakeMG
ModelMgb GT
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 24 Jul 2020 86,041 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 85,483 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2017 85,013 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak ()

Pass 23 Aug 2016 54,777 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 84,649 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2014 84,246 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 83,445 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 82,478 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 81,509 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2010 80,593 miles

How Reliable is the MG Mgb GT?

Based on 3,633 MOT tests across 342 vehicles.

74.8%
Pass Rate
484
Miles/Year
60
Year Lifespan
342
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 113
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 108
brake binding 88
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 70
Stop lamp not working 69
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CWF 271K is a 1972 MG Mgb GT in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1972 MG Mgb GT models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.8% with a typical mileage of 41,124 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a MG Mgb GT fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 113 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CWF 271K, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Mgb GT typically stays on UK roads for around 60 years. At 54 years old, this MG Mgb GT is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CWF 271K registered?

CWF 271K is a 1972 MG Mgb GT, first registered on 1 June 1972.

Is CWF 271K safe to buy?

The MOT history for CWF 271K shows 10 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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