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CBY 847T

1978 MG B GT

Yellow Petrol 1950cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

40,311 mi
Last recorded40,311 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2018
Typical for 1978 MG B GT48,159 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCBY 847T
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1978
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,950cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2018 40,311 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 40,042 miles

Front Propshaft joint worn

Nearside Front Upper and lower joints worn

Non standard hid bulbs fitted, Very poor pattern given.

Fail 13 Sep 2016 40,042 miles

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Front Propshaft joint worn

Nearside Front Upper and lower joints worn

Non standard hid bulbs fitted, Very poor pattern given.

Pass 21 Sep 2015 39,884 miles

slight play in n/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 18 Sep 2014 39,565 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 24 Sep 2013 38,753 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Fail 11 Sep 2013 38,729 miles

Nearside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 31 Aug 2012 37,635 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

advise weak head light beam patern n/s/f & o/s/f

Pass 24 Aug 2011 36,816 miles

Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Fail 13 Sep 2010 36,092 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2010 36,092 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 35,372 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 35,133 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 35,049 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 35,019 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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CBY 847T is a 1978 MG B GT in Yellow with a 1,950cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 847T, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CBY 847T registered?

CBY 847T is a 1978 MG B GT, first registered on 1 October 1978.

Is CBY 847T safe to buy?

The MOT history for CBY 847T shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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