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C238 GVR

1985 MG B GT

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2025
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

66,362 mi
Last recorded66,362 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2024
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC238 GVR
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1985
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2024 66,362 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2014 66,336 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 23 Oct 2013 66,320 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2013 66,303 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Sep 2012 66,287 miles

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

Fail 22 Sep 2011 66,246 miles

Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 22 Sep 2011 66,246 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 66,160 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2010 66,160 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 8 Sep 2009 66,135 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 66,055 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Sep 2007 65,979 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 29 Aug 2006 65,915 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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C238 GVR is a 1985 MG B GT in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 C238 GVR, 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 41 years old, this MG B GT is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was C238 GVR registered?

C238 GVR is a 1985 MG B GT, first registered on 3 September 1985.

Is C238 GVR safe to buy?

The MOT history for C238 GVR shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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