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CCA 396M

1974 MG B GT V8

Green Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2024
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

7,097 mi
Last recorded7,097 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2023
Typical for 1974 MG B GT V854,938 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCCA 396M
MakeMG
ModelB GT V8
Year1974
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc
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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2023 7,097 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2023 7,097 miles

Rear Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2022
Pass 18 Mar 2019 719 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2018 710 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2017 687 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2017 687 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Headlamp aim too high offside and nearside (1.8)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid offside and nearside (8.2.3)

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Fail 27 Feb 2015 2 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Feb 2015 2 miles

How Reliable is the MG B GT V8?

Based on 7,164 MOT tests across 809 vehicles.

80.1%
Pass Rate
487
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
809
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 160
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 154
brake binding 141
Stop lamp not working 132
Horn not working 109
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CCA 396M is a 1974 MG B GT V8 in Green with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1974 MG B GT V8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.0% with a typical mileage of 54,938 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a MG B GT V8 fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 160 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CCA 396M, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG B GT V8 typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 52 years old, this MG B GT V8 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was CCA 396M registered?

CCA 396M is a 1974 MG B GT V8, first registered on 3 June 1974.

Is CCA 396M safe to buy?

The MOT history for CCA 396M shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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