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CCA 802S

1978 MG B GT

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

Typical for 1978 MG B GT48,159 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCCA 802S
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1978
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026
Pass 26 Sep 2022 65,332 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2020 65,212 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2020 65,211 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair both (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 31 Oct 2016 65,149 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Oct 2015 64,677 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 64,391 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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CCA 802S is a 1978 MG B GT in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 CCA 802S, 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

How do I check the history of CCA 802S?

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What year was CCA 802S registered?

CCA 802S is a 1978 MG B GT, first registered on 23 January 1978.

Is CCA 802S safe to buy?

The MOT history for CCA 802S shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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