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CBW 424R

1977 MG B GT

Yellow Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2025
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

13,496 mi
Last recorded13,496 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 1977 MG B GT49,378 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCBW 424R
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1977
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Fail 13 May 2026 13,496 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 13 Nov 2024 12,901 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2023 12,500 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2022 12,126 miles

Rear Fuel pipe chafing (6.1.3 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2021 11,462 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 10,151 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 9,867 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2015 9,750 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 9,729 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 9,729 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 9,599 miles

very slight brake bind nearside

Fail 24 Mar 2011 9,575 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

very slight brake bind nearside

Pass 28 Sep 2009 9,457 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 8,452 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 8,430 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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CBW 424R is a 1977 MG B GT in Yellow with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

Across all 1977 MG B GT models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.6% with a typical mileage of 49,378 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 CBW 424R, 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 49 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 CBW 424R registered?

CBW 424R is a 1977 MG B GT, first registered on 1 May 1977.

Is CBW 424R safe to buy?

The MOT history for CBW 424R shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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