MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
31,556 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
n/s/r tyre slightly cracked on tread
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
How Reliable is the MG B GT?
Based on 132,623 MOT tests across 14,879 vehicles.
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CBY 256T is a 1978 MG B GT in Yellow with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
Across all 1978 MG B GT models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.9% with a typical mileage of 48,159 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 CBY 256T, 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 48 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 CBY 256T registered?
CBY 256T is a 1978 MG B GT, first registered on 9 October 1978.
Is CBY 256T safe to buy?
The MOT history for CBY 256T shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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